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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sometimes meds are necessary,[b] but I don't think every unmedicated kid suffers without them.[/b]  It's an overstatement to blame substance abuse problems at 50 on being unmedicated at 10.  ADHD sufferers are frequent substance abusers, regardless of whether or not they use meds as kids. Some studies have found that med use increases the risk of substance abuse, not decreases it.

Brock and Fernette Eide are Harvard educated doctors who specialize in working with SN kids. They are tremendous diagnosticians and have written extensively about ADHD.  They are cautious on drug use for kids with ADHD. They acknowledge that it is necessary for some kids, but believe that kids who can do without meds should not be given meds. You might want to check out their book "The Mislabeled Child."

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Way too much of a generalization pp.    [b]Every situation is different and it is up to parent/doctor team how to effectively treat.
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And the substance abuse problems don't wait until age 50.  They begin early, as a way to self-medicate.
Impulsive decision making, poor school performance, and difficulty making healthy friendships all contribute here.

GP OP![/quote]

So glad that you see my point. [/quote]

If you are OP, I don't see your point.  Your DS is suffering without meds.[/quote]

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