Summary & Study Guide - ADHD Nation: Anatomy of An Epidemic - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
By Lee Tang
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About this ebook
This book is a summary of “ADHD Nation: Children, Doctors, Big Pharma, and the Making of an American Epidemic,” by Alan Schwarz.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a biological disorder of the brain that can be treated with medications when appropriate. In the 1980s, only 3 percent of American children were diagnosed with ADHD. But now that number is 15 percent—three times what the experts have said is appropriate. Meanwhile, the prevalence of ADHD in other countries such as France, Finland, and Japan, has remained low at below 1 percent. This means that millions of American kids, some as young as three years old, are misdiagnosed and taking powerful stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin for a psychiatric condition they probably do not have.
This book reveals the powerful forces fueling its widespread diagnosis and drug treatment through the experiences of three people. One is the father of ADHD and its medications, who now regrets its current misuse. The second is a 7-year-old girl who was misdiagnosed with ADHD. The third is a 14-year-old boy who faked symptoms to get the drug. Both kids spent ten years suffering the consequences of using the medication.
Read this summary if you are a parent, professional or individual who is dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.
This guide includes:
* Book Summary—helps you understand the key concepts.
* Online Videos—cover the concepts in more depth.
Value-added from this guide:
* Save time
* Understand key concepts
* Expand your knowledge
Lee Tang
Lee Tang is a retired executive of a major global insurance company. Prior to his retirement, he has worked as an actuary, a risk officer and a chief financial officer for several major insurance organizations in the United States, Canada, and Taiwan. To learn more about Lee and his work, visit his website and blog at https://lmtpress.wordpress.com. You can reach him by email at leetang888@gmail.com.
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Summary & Study Guide - ADHD Nation - Lee Tang
Everyone who works with children should read this book
This book is a summary of ADHD Nation: Children, Doctors, Big Pharma, and the Making of an American Epidemic,
by Alan Schwarz.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a biological disorder of the brain that can be treated with medications when appropriate. In the 1980s, only 3 percent of American children were diagnosed with ADHD. But now that number is 15 percent—three times what the experts have said is appropriate. Meanwhile, the prevalence of ADHD in other countries such as France, Finland, and Japan, has remained low at below 1 percent. This means that millions of American kids, some as young as three years old, are misdiagnosed and taking powerful stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin for a psychiatric condition they probably do not have.
This book reveals the powerful forces fueling its widespread diagnosis and drug treatment through the experiences of three people. One is the father of ADHD and its medications, who now regrets its current misuse. The second is a 7-year-old girl who was misdiagnosed with ADHD. The third is a 14-year-old boy who faked symptoms to get the drug. Both kids spent ten years suffering the consequences of using the medication.
Read this summary if you are a parent, professional or individual who is dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.
This guide includes:
Book Summary—helps you understand the key concepts.
Online Videos—cover the concepts in more depth.
Value-added from this guide:
Save time
Understand key concepts
Expand your knowledge
Important Note About This Guide
This guide is a summary and not a critique/review of the book. The summary may not be organized chapter-wise but summarizes the book’s main ideas, viewpoints, and arguments. It is NOT meant to be a replacement, but a supplement to help you understand the book’s key ideas and recommendations.
Title: Summary & Study Guide - ADHD Nation
Subtitle: Anatomy of An Epidemic - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Author: Lee Tang
Publisher: LMT Press (lmtpress.wordpress.com)
Copyright 2017 by Lee Tang
All rights reserved. Aside from brief quotations for media coverage and reviews, no part of this book may be reproduced or distributed in any form without the author’s permission. Thank you for supporting authors and a diverse, creative culture by purchasing this book and complying with copyright laws.
First Edition: April 2017
Issued in print and electronic formats.
ISBN 9780995943117 (ebook)
ISBN 9781545085233 (paperback)
ISBN 9781987063462 )paperback)
Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: The publisher and author make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of these contents and disclaim all warranties such as warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. The website addresses in the book were correct at the time going to print. However, the publisher and author are not responsible for the content of third-party websites, which are subject to change.
To my wife, Lillian, who is the source of energy and love for everything I do, and to Andrew and Amanda: watching you grow up has been a privilege.
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Introduction
Prologue
PART ONE - From Fidgety Phil to ADHD
1. Fidgety Phil’s Arithmetic Pills
2. Dr. Conners
3. From MBD to ADD
4. Collision Course
PART TWO - Big Pharma
5. Kristin
6. Jamison
7. ADD for All
8. The Hijacking
9. There’s Something They Know About Us
PART THREE - The Explosion
10. Higher and Higher
11. Less Than
12. Bright College Days
13. And Now, a Word from Our Sponsors
14. Awakening
15. Connection
PART FOUR - What's Next?
16. This Is Your Brain on Capitalism
17. Coming Soon to a Doctor Near You
18. Prescription
Index
About the Author
Introduction
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) is not a myth. It is a real biological disorder of the brain that manifests itself in behavioral symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. These behavior patterns often become evident in school and home settings. Untreated ADHD children may suffer many difficulties in school and community adjustment, struggling to keep up academically. Untreated ADHD adults may fail the demands of modern life.
Unfortunately, as with many psychiatric illnesses, there is no