5 ADHD MYTHS GET DEBUNKED

Jala Pearson

ADHD tends to get over-diagnosed

Research shows that this has not been over

diagnosed in the overall population. However, the juvenile nature of many

suspected patients has led medical professionals to rush the diagnosis before

proper evaluation.

Paying attention is

impossible for someone with

ADHDWhen engaging in a

fascinating topic, people with ADHD can focus tremendously.

Areas where they don’t have a particular

interest can be challenging.

Young people who take ADHD meds are more likely to take

illegal drugs as they get olderAs long as children take the

the appropriate kind of medication at the correct dose, they will actually be less likely to later turn to illegal drugs. Not giving

medicine to a child when they truly need it is actually more likely to result in that

person turning to illicit drugs.

Only males have ADHD

Once upon a time, it was thought that only boys could get

ADHD. The element of hyperactivity was less likely to appear in females. However,

physicians now know that females can have ADHD and

encourage them to get properly evaluated. If left undiagnosed,

problems of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem can surface.

Ritalin is a cure for ADHD

Although Ritalin is a drug often prescribed to those

with ADHD, it is not a cure. It simply manages

the symptoms associated with the disorder. It

allows them to focus on tasks and slow down

hyperactivity.

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