Why Australia risks misunderstanding ADHD and Medication

Apparently we're at risk of overdiagnosing and over-medicating adults and children with ADHD...OMG! Scary stuff! Let's panic about it in this episode....No, I don't do that, this is not about fear mongering or reinforcing harmful stigmas and ideas, let's respond to the Australian Financial Review's article all about their issues with the The Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD and more. Music & Editor: Trent Tucker Get in touch with The Lucie Pod: https://linktr.ee/theluciepod Trent's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@THEKOSENONE/featured Sources: Australian Financial Review Article: https://www.afr.com/policy/health-and-education/adhd-costs-2Appa0b-a-year-are-we-over-diagnosing-it-20230426-p5d3ju The Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD: https://adhdguideline.aadpa.com.au/download/ Executive Summary of the ADHD Guideline from the AADPA: https://adhdguideline.aadpa.com.au/about/executive-summary/ ADHD Medication Explained: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/11766-adhd-medication ADHD Medication Schedule Explained: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/drugs-and-poisons/stimulants-for-adhd-or-narcolepsy-permit-requirements Stimulant Medications for ADHD Study: https://childmind.org/article/understanding-adhd-medications/#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20ADHD%2C%20studies,(Adderall%20and%20other%20brands). The Complicated Relationship Between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorders Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4414493/?fbclid=IwAR1NyCd6PNfoZ8Y8NZf1lWbJp8GMSrmRUfDy-uq-tdW4qNKcmkat74ylfWU Stimulant ADHD medication and risk for substance abuse Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4147667/?fbclid=IwAR1FPtUf-2CAr1mh4g5i-Gd3gbdi1abtulYcWsdJPnHHgpc_L6c4qajMTUY