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I don't think that your assertion makes sense in its own context. What you are saying is that "SPD" exists, and "ADHD" is just a modern rebranding of it. But wh
by Cornelius267 4y ago
I don't think that your assertion makes sense in its own context. What you are saying is that "SPD" exists, and "ADHD" is just a modern rebranding of it. But why do you decide that "SPD" is the spot at which scientists got it right? Were they free from the corruption that you imply?
I agree with a general skepticism of the pharmaceutical industry. I disagree that all of neurology and pharmacology have been completely subsumed by that industry. It is not entirely free of it either, but there is more nuance here than you seem to be allowing.
- kyleyeats 4y agoThe first prescription drug commercial aired in 1983. I discard everything after that.
- Cornelius267 4y agoI suppose that's one way to do it. I don't think that it makes any sense, but you're entitled to it. I do believe, however, that you are disregarding tens of thousands of principled researchers who have spent their life on this, and substituting outdated knowledge for it. If you are at all interested in testing your belief, a highly accessible discussion can be found here: https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd