Why People Fake ADHD

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Why People Fake ADHD

blogs.menshealth.com

A new study shows that 1 in 4 Americans fake symptoms of ADHD to get Ritalin and Adderall. Doctors debate whether this is harmful and what alternatives people have.

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Tags: ADHD, ADHD Medication, Adderall, Ritalin, Doctor

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#FACT: One in four adults fake the symptoms of ADHD to get diagnosed. Are you one of them? http://ow.ly/4LzTn

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