ADD/ADHD: Personality Type or Neurological Disorder? A refutation on the misdiagnosis of ADD/ADHD

In the last 30 years, the diagnosis and treatment of ADD/ADHD has become a national debate, with many critics questioning the validity, diagnosis and treatment methods of the disorder. In 2000, Larry S. Goldman, M.D., and colleagues from the Council on Scientific Affairs of the American Medical Association published a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that reviewed data from 1975 through March 1997 from the National Library of Medicine's database, looking for …

…is a very common occurrence in this day and age; they are handed out all too easy. This is a very controversial issue; some swear by medication and the positive effect it has on ADHD. Others take an opposing view, believing that the natural way is the best route to healthiness. Research and careful observation are the leading factors in this case, and are essential when it comes to choosing what is best for children.