Understanding ADHD Treatment: Insights and Challenges

This chapter explores the complexities of ADHD diagnosis and treatment, focusing on findings from the multimodal treatment study that highlighted Ritalin's initial effectiveness but questioned its long-term benefits. It delves into the overlapping symptoms of ADHD and other psychological disorders, the challenges in diagnosis, and the need for a nuanced approach to treatment that adapts to individual needs. Additionally, the chapter discusses the increasing prevalence of ADHD diagnoses among both children and adults, emphasizing the importance of understanding the disorder's chronic nature and the limitations of current biological markers.