Are Professionals Quick To Label Kids With ADD And ADHD?
There was a time when children who exhibited hyperactivity, inattention and disinterest in school were not labeled with ADD, (Attention Deficit Disorder) or ADHD, (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). The diagnosis of ADD and ADHD began in the 60s and became more commonplace in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Ritalin, first used to combat depression and narcolepsy, was one of the first drugs prescribed for ADD/ADHD beginning in the 1960s. It seems apparent to many that professionals are quick to label kids with the disorder. There has always been much controversy around the diagnosis. Most physicians and health care professionals believe that symptoms are usually the result of a problem with brain chemistry, although head trauma and other causes can mimic ADD/ADHD. The use of prescription drugs for the disorder has more than tripled worldwide since 1993. Concern over the sometimes serious side-effects of drugs has led many to question whether or not drugs are the best treatment option whil
