Overdiagnosis of Adult ADHD Is Exacerbating the Stimulant Shortage

The authors argue that the stimulant shortage is being perpetuated by the overdiagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults because executive functioning deficits are not included in diagnostic criteria.

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Journal
The American Journal of Managed Care
Published
2025-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.37765/ajmc.2025.89708
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Overdiagnosis of Adult ADHD Is Exacerbating the Stimulant Shortage

The American Journal of Managed Care
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Overdiagnosis of Adult ADHD Is Exacerbating the Stimulant Shortage

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Abstract

The authors argue that the stimulant shortage is being perpetuated by the overdiagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults because executive functioning deficits are not included in diagnostic criteria.

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