How Can Adult Adhd Be Treated?
A doctor in Great Britain says that adults who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are not getting the treatment they need. Professor Philip Asherson says that adults with ADHD are often being misdiagnosed with other mental health problems instead of ADHD. These mistakes mean that adult patients aren't receiving proper ADHD medications and treatments, Asherson says.
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