ADHD - Is ADHD Medication Overprescribed?

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ADHD - Is ADHD Medication Overprescribed?

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In addition to legitimate ADHD patients, there are also those who have manipulated a screening or acquired drugs through illegitimate practices. I interviewed Robb Mapou, Ph.D. ABPP to help me answer some of questions about these activities.

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