Beware psychiatrists’ advice on ADHD

If an idea goes unchallenged, it eventually becomes accepted as fact, even if there’s no evidence to support the idea being pushed.

Beware psychiatrists’ advice on ADHD

That’s why the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) in the UK continues to challenge the unscientific profit-driven label known as ‘Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder’ (ADHD).

The volume of data produced to try and convince us it is a real condition is quite astounding. Occasionally, however, there are reports that come out that have the potential to rock the psychiatric boat. Research was recently published that pointed to a broader definition being used to diagnose so-called ADHD. Those with experience in running a business will immediately recognise this as a way of expanding the market for whatever product is being sold, which in this case is psychiatric drugs.

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