Hidden dangers of failure to diagnose ADHD correctly

Submitted by Matt on Fri, 2006-03-31 01:20

AngryMan writes "Interesting article in New Scientist about ADHD. "Now reports are coming in of serious adverse reactions, including hallucinations and, in rare suspected cases, sudden death from cardiovascular problems...10 per cent of 12-year-old boys in the US, where diagnosis of ADHD is more common than in most other countries, are being treated for the condition" And how many girls?"

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