Is ADHD A Real Disorder?

“ADHD is the most extensively studied pediatric mental health disorder, yet controversy and public debate over the diagnosis and medication treatment of the disorder continue to exist.” (Connor D., P.1, 2011) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often a debated subject when the method of treatment is being discussed because it has become a trending issue to over medicate children with ADHD. A fitting label for the trend is the anesthetization of our youth, caused by government agency expansion and pharmaceutical allowances, and blame parents not advocating for their child better.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is affecting children and adults at vast numbers. The growing numbers of people affected by Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), made the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize the importance of educating the public. The CDC discusses the signs and symptoms, different types of ADHD, causes of ADHD, diagnosis process, treatments, and resources with the public. The CDC is a trusted agency. The CDC’s website is credible because the writers use effective appeal to logos, ethos, and pathos to educate their audience.

This article provides background information about ADHD and lists the ADHD medication that most children consume. It also discusses why these types of medications are prescribed to children and potential side effects that are associated it with the consumption of these medications. I used information from this article mainly to help support my argument toward children consuming these medications because they can lead to many side effects in the long run.

As I stated previously, I do believe ADHD is over-diagnosed; however, I am in total disagreement with the critics who believe the disorder doesn’t exist at all. Their claim that in the past it was acceptable and expected of children to be hyperactive and rowdy just doesn’t hold water for me. In the past we did not have the knowledge that we do now and as a result children were not diagnosed and either struggled to succeed in school and life or didn’t succeed at all.

It has become socially acceptable for parents to treat hyperactive children with medication due to behavioral problems. However, they need to know medications are doing more harm than good in helping their children. Hyperactive children should rely on treatments other than medication. Parents of hyperactive children should try other treatments as having well balanced meals, processes of biofeedback, or evaluating the life style.

I do not believe that a diagnosis of ADHD is a legitimate defense for criminal activity. However, I think it is important for law enforcement and judges to understand ADHD and consider the disorder when deciding on a punishment. In this paper I explain why I believe ADHD is not a legitimate defense, examine real-life criminal cases, and explain when I think ADHD is a valid reason for a lighter criminal sentence.

Whether or not ADHD is a true illness is subjected to debate. Despite the continuous efforts of experts in updating ADHD criteria within the DSM, the diagnosis for it continues to be controversial due to over reliance on vague evidences obtained from perceived irregularities in a patient’s mood and behaviour (Szasz, 2008). I believe ADHD, particularly in children, should not be considered legitimate illness.

Over the past couple of decades there has been a huge increase in the diagnosis and prescriptions given out for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. According to a news report done by USA Today over the past five years use of ADHD medications have risen 40% totaling 39.5 million individual prescriptions ("New findings," 2009). When statistics like this are seen it is only normal for someone to ask questions. People are becoming curious about the legitimacy of the disorder, and whether or not the treatments being given to individuals are appropriate. The argument seems to be strong on both sides of the fence, but the extensive research done on ADHD leaves it hard for one to believe that it is a made up disorder.

The population of people with ADHD has increased by a significant amount.ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.An ongoing question about ADHD is how do you manage it and can it ever be outgrown.Adhd can’t be outgrown but if it’s treated the right way then kids grow to go on and live well constructive lives .ADHD is hard to control and manage for some kids ,ADHD is a chronic disorder that tough on a lot of people.

Researching the medications for benefits and the adverse effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication therapy (ADHD) can be extremely informative. In doing so this can help the parents feel added comfort when it comes to supporting a child with ADHD. It will aid them in the decision of whether to use medication or not. Parents should be aware that the pros often outweigh the cons. Before ruling out any options, research the advantages of medication therapy. By focusing on the benefits, parents can generate a decision based on their knowledge of what the medications can do to help their child, not just concentrate on the negatives.

Can you please just stop calling out it is disruptive to the students around you! As an ADD student and now teacher I’ve been on both the giving and receiving end of that parent phone call where both often feel lost and hopeless. You can be the best of parents with access and behavior therapy or struggling to even supply your child with their daily meds, the results are the same. Your child struggles at home, at school, with friends, when will it end? We as a society must begin to approach ADD/ADHD as a skill set deficit to be learned instead of a self-control issue to be punished for; a punishment that has had long lasting affects on many of my friends and family members. Ridiculed and ostracized for disruptive behavior, inability to complete work and “defiance” many of my ADD/ADHD male students have been isolated and alienated from their peers. Creating learning and home environments where Anonymous just requires too much energy. My

When I first heard about ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder), I thought, “C’mon. This psycho-babble has gone too far.” I saw psychologists, researchers, lawyers, teachers, parents, all talking seriously about this claimed disorder. But what I didn’t think about was where this information was coming from. Many talk shows have featured ADHD, where self-righteous citizens cheer, boo, and hiss like a jury at some medieval witch trial. A writer for the reputable publication New York magazine wrote: “[ADHD] is certainly a fitting disorder for the Nintendo and MTV generations—children who seem more at home playing computer games than having a quiet dinner conversation with

The purpose of this research was to describe and understand Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the most effective treatment options that are available today. ADHD is a mental health disorder that affects 3-9% of the population in ways that, if left untreated, can wreak havoc on the mind of the sufferer. It makes concentration difficult, large tasks seem insurmountable, and causes impulsive and hyperactive tendencies. Fortunately, research and experiments have led to new and effective treatments to help those who suffer from this disorder (Dupaul 8). This research examined journal articles and internet sources on the topic to help unlock the complexities of the disorder through scientific research. It also was a way to

Upon shadowing a fourth grade teacher at Deer Ridge Elementary School, I decided to talk with her about the students in her classroom. Mrs. Riley first set the scene of the school for me by stating that it was in the southwest suburban area of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and this particular school was not hurting for money. She then began to explain the different children in her classroom. There were twenty-eight students from a variety of different backgrounds. There were also two students with ADHD. My first thought was, "What exactly is ADHD?" and, "Would these two children stick out from the rest of the students in the classroom?".

June 1, 2016 could have been the last day of my 22-year-old son’s life. It was on that night that heroin almost had her way with him. If it hadn’t been for his younger brother finding him on the bathroom floor, blue and unresponsive with a syringe by his side, acting quickly to administer CPR; he’d be dead. That night, the Sheriff’s Deputy arrived quickly. He pulled in the driveway, put his car in park (not even turning it off) and sprinted across the yard of my Father’s house with Narcan in his hand. Luckily by the time he arrived my son was responsive and didn’t need Narcan. My son is one of the lucky ones. He was given another chance at life, that’s something so many living with Heroin Use Disorder don’t get. Currently, the United States is seeing the worst drug crisis in American History. But, we must ask the question why? I watched him go downhill for years. After his grandmother passed away, he changed. He was never the same again and suffered with severe anxiety and depression. We dealt with ADHD, acting out in school, suspensions for numerous reasons and eventually he dropped out at the age of 16 and earned his GED. We tried counselors and psychiatrists but he wasn’t a willing participant. I knew he had some mental issues, but there’s not much you can do without cooperation. He started experimenting with marijuana and alcohol, he moved to Xanax, eventually pain pills and that’s how he ended up snorting and then finally injecting heroin. In between