Key points

ADHD is a proven medical disorder with widespread impact.

Undermanaged ADHD has been linked to health risks, substance abuse, driving accidents, and more.

ADHD medication has been used for nearly a century and been shown to be both safe and effective.

Using ADHD medications without side effects is possible for most people when they are managed well.

No one I talk to is happy with the state of health care. Doctors feel disempowered and pressured and do not have the time they want to spend with patients. And anyone who goes to see doctors feels about the same as they try to advocate for themselves.

At the national ADHD conference, for example, a theme arises: How can I even talk to my provider about my ADHD? ADHD is not a highly emphasized part of medical training—and it

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