I don’t have ADHD, but three private clinics say I do
A BBC journalist was told “You do not have ADHD” by an NHS doctor – but private clinics said otherwise. Source link
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ADHD: Private clinics exposed by BBC undercover investigation
In some areas, it can take more than five years to secure an NHS assessment – so many patients are instead prepared to pay hundreds of pounds to be seen at private clinics. The NHS is also picking up the bill for thousands of these private assessments, as part of the government’s drive to bring … Read more
ADHD on TikTok: Raising awareness or driving inaccurate self-diagnosis?
Content about the condition generates billions of views, but is it driving too many to self-diagnose? Source link
Richard Bacon: ‘Why I quite like my ADHD’
The former BBC Radio 5 Live and Blue Peter presenter was diagnosed at the age of 42. Source link
ADHD Drug Adderall in Short Supply
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Labor shortages at Teva Pharmaceuticals have made Adderall, a widely used attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug, hard to find in some drugstores. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration noted that there’s no overall shortage of ADHD medications. Only Teva is reporting supply … Read more
ADHD clinic: ‘I’m 22 and I’ve just been diagnosed’
A mother has set up an autism and ADHD clinic after her daughter didn’t meet the criteria on the NHS. Jane Lambert, who is a nurse, wanted to help other families by creating a team of specialists to diagnose and treat the conditions. It is currently private, but she would like it to be a … Read more
Can You Treat ADHD Without Drugs?
For most families, an ADHD diagnosis means a long trek through the world of pharmaceuticals. But the most successful treatment combines both meds and learning to manage behavior. Source link
Should You Get Your Child an ADHD Coach?
You may be looking for extra support to help your child with ADHD succeed at school and home. An ADHD coach can teach kids new organization, time management, and study strategies – and give them accountability as they make changes. If you’re thinking of hiring an ADHD coach for your child, here’s what to expect. … Read more
FDA Warns of Websites Selling Adderall Illegally
April 12, 2022 – The FDA and Drug Enforcement Administration have issued joint warnings to online pharmacies they say are illegally selling Adderall without prescriptions. Adderall, an amphetamine-based stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, “has a high potential for abuse and addiction and should only be used under the supervision of a licensed … Read more
Many Teens Overdose on Meds Prescribed for ADHD, Anxiety
MONDAY, March 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taken correctly, prescription drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can help teens and young adults navigate their condition, but a new study finds many are dying from overdosing on these medications. In 2019, benzodiazepines like Xanax and stimulants like Adderall accounted for more than 700 and 900 … Read more