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ADHD Myths: ADHD Isn't Real

Why ADHD isn't some sort of "Big Pharma" plot.

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Jesse J. Anderson
Aug 08, 2024
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While many myths about ADHD tend to distort the realities, one myth simply denies the existence of ADHD altogether.

This is often rooted in a number of issues:

  1. Misunderstanding. Many ADHD symptoms can also be present in neurotypical people—such as inattention, distraction, and impulsivity—so people may dismiss ADHD as simply s…

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