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watwut on March 17, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Doctor: ADHD, as currently defined, does not exist

If the definition of ADHD includes 20% of all boys, then I'm inclined to believe the definition takes in too many kids. If 1 in 5 kids has it, then it is normal behavior in that age range.

trillium on March 17, 2014 | [–]

I don't in anyway shape or form think 20% of boys should be diagnosed with ADHD. I think something is seriously wrong with our society if this is happening.

richardlblair on March 17, 2014 | [–]

This. So much this.

But, think of all the children we can get hooked on ritalin! Think of the lifetime of revenue (for big pharma)!

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