In April, a post showed how the unscientific ADHD diagnosis was creating increased drug sales. In that post when reviewing the England-wide NHS prescription data for the full year of 2022, the following was noted: Antidepressants marked their usual steady rise at 3.3%, which is not much different than the last 15…
The England-wide NHS prescription data for the full year 2022 has been released. So, what were the results for 2022? Antidepressants marked their usual steady rise at 3.3%, which is not much different than the last 15 years. Drugs used in psychoses remained relatively flat. Drugs for hypnotics and anxiolytics even showed…
Considering the lack of scientific evidence to support the existence of ‘ADHD' (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), having an awareness month for the so-called psychiatric condition is like having an awareness month for the Emperor’s New Clothes. It’s been thirty-four years since ADHD was voted into existence by the American Psychiatric Association. It…