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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Longterm effects.....? 
Unknown.[/quote]

I have to disagree with this. ADHD meds have been around for decades now, and they are one of the most researched class of medications out there. I'm not saying there are not side effects because there definitely are. But it has never been shown that they have lasting, long-term side effects like drug dependence, cardiovascular issues, etc.

As to OP's question, it's difficult to say. I know my son has ADHD. We wish he didn't because life would be easier for ALL of us, and we are thankful that medication helps to keep the worst of this symptoms under control. I know my father and sister have it (both diagnosed), and that my husband probably has it (never diagnosed but suspected by both of us). We have a rather large circle of friends, and out of that, I only have one friend who has a diagnosed case. No other kids do, and no other adults. I don't know of any other kids in my son's grade with ADHD. This is all just anecdotal, however it does seem like if it was an overdiagnosed condition, we'd hear a lot more about it.[/quote]

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