Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

ADHD Social Group Editorial

ADHD is a condition caused by a neurodevelopmental disorder. In some cases, ADHD symptoms can be a result of a multidimensional issue, such as an environmental or psychological factor, but these only temporarily increase the severity of the symptoms, and do not cause ADHD because it is purely genetic. ADHD is a disorder from the underdevelopment of the neurological pathways in the frontal lobe of the brain. The neurotransmitters for monoamines are affected for people with ADHD. They don’t synthesize enough, retain enough, or transport the neurotransmitters efficiently throughout the cerebral cortex. https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/add-adhd/is-there-an-adhd-spectrum

To educate people about ADHD, it is important to consider the stereotypes, diagnoses, and medicine surrounding individuals in this group.

Many people stereotype ADHD and think it just means you are hyper all the time but that’s not true. It goes deeper than having a lot of energy. ADHD is a combination of multiple issues that interfere with the person’s school work, job, and social life. These issues include but are not limited to inattentiveness, impulsiveness, hyperactivity, etc. Some people also think that just because they can’t “focus” means that they have ADHD. ADHD does not have one symptom but many. Also, you cannot outgrow ADHD, it carries on into adulthood.

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Many young kids are misdiagnosed with ADHD and some pharmaceutical companies take advantage of parents who don’t have the energy to deal with their kid who is just merely hyper and does not exhibit any other signs of having ADHD, and since the standard clinical practice guidelines are to recommend getting a prescription written for a stimulant, most young kids get put on them at a young age even if though they don’t need them. By getting a prescription written for ritalin to help treat their kid, the pharmaceutical companies increase their profits by marketing their medications using that method, resulting in the doctors who performed the diagnostic getting a bigger paycheck. These medicines such as concerta, adderall, vyvanse, and ritalin are believed to help correct the levels of the neurotransmitter in the brain called dopamine. Like a majority of artificial prescription medications, they have side effects that can be detrimental physically and mentally, especially if the patient being treated is of young age. https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches/medications/adhd-medication-side-effects

To help kids that are misdiagnosed, we can make sure that pediatricians are using the correct methods for diagnosing a patient, following the rules of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. ww.esquire.com/news-politics/a32858/drugging-of-the-american-boy-0414/

Also, If you’re child is under the age of 12, they cannot be diagnosed so parents should make sure their child is not underage for being diagnosed with ADHD. Henry Rollins discusses his experiences with Joe Rogan involving this issue with. He talks about how it suppresses appetite and energy so you have no personality and decreases muscle mass indirectly. Although this was in the 70’s 80’s, many young kids are still experiencing this in the present day.   Henry Rollins Discusses Being Put On Ritalin As A Child - YouTube  The government should be able to provide the financial aid needed by parents who’s yearly income is not enough to support the costs of their child's medications, therapy sessions, and clinical tests. The average out of pocket expenses being paid by Adults who have kid/kids with ADHD is around $5,000, including non-medical treatments. Annual fees for medications are around $800. https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-treatment-costs-struggle-to-afford-meds-therapy/

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In conclusion, to educate people about ADHD, it is important to consider the stereotypes, diagnoses, and medicine surrounding individuals in this group. Many people stereotype ADHD and think it just means you are hyper all the time but that’s not true. Many young kids are misdiagnosed with ADHD and some pharmaceutical companies take advantage of parents who don’t have the energy to deal with their kid who is just merely hyper and does not exhibit any other signs of having ADHD. To help kids that are misdiagnosed, we can make sure that pediatricians are using the correct methods for diagnosing a patient. Kids and Adults with ADHD should be given the needed assistance and guidance. They should not be pushed away or punished over something that they don’t have control over. As quoted by Nick “Everyone with ADHD has the attention span of a 3 year old child.”