Girls Show Large Increase In Attention Deficit/Hyper Activity Disorder Diagnosis

[WhatInThe]

Girls showed a 55% increase in the amount of Attention Deficit/Hyper Activity Disorder ADHD. Hispanics also showed an increase.

http://www.abqjournal.com/688235/news/diagnoses-of-adhd-increase-55-among-girls.html

So one of the most medicated countries in the world will probably add to that number and probably label/predispose a generation of children to so called psychological issues & drug abuse.

 

[SifuPhil]

Hey, it's a 55% increase in fees for the pshrinks and drug companies - what's good for Big Pharma is good for the country.

Besides, the largest market for ADHD meds is now adults, so maybe they're just playing catch-up ball ...

 

[WhatInThe]

Adderall and Ritalin Abuse by college students in particular

http://www.businessinsider.com/college-kids-show-off-their-adhd-drugs-2015-11

Some professional adult athletes getting suspended as well saying they have the disorder to justify their use of the stimulant.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/ravens-rookie-te-boyle-suspended-for-ped-use/

... but it wasn't steroids or anything like that...

 

[Bee]

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