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ADHD: Overdiagnosis Poses Risks of Overtreatment

Healthcare professionals warn about the dangers of overdiagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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TDAH overdiagnosis leads to prescriptions of psychostimulant medications for patients who don't truly need them.

Better diagnostic evaluation is needed to distinguish genuine ADHD from simply restless behavior.

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