Comments on: Anti-Doper Doc Dopey about ADHD? http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/anti-doper-doc-dopey-about-adhd/ News and Essays about Adult ADHD, with author Gina Pera Thu, 23 May 2013 19:34:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Carl Morris http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/anti-doper-doc-dopey-about-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-422 Carl Morris Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:07:40 +0000 http://adhdrollercoaster.org/?p=47#comment-422 If an ADHD diagnosis was a way to "cheat", I'd expect the percentage of people being treated to be a lot higher than 8%. Even if that percentage is higher than the incidence of ADHD in the general population (big if), has he considered that professional athletes are NOT the general population? Professional sports in general are a very ADHD-friendly way to make a living compared to most other kinds of work and it would make perfect sense to me that a much higher percentage of professional athletes would be diagnosable compared to the general population. I would like to see people take that into account before assuming that it's all about cheating. If an ADHD diagnosis was a way to “cheat”, I’d expect the percentage of people being treated to be a lot higher than 8%. Even if that percentage is higher than the incidence of ADHD in the general population (big if), has he considered that professional athletes are NOT the general population? Professional sports in general are a very ADHD-friendly way to make a living compared to most other kinds of work and it would make perfect sense to me that a much higher percentage of professional athletes would be diagnosable compared to the general population. I would like to see people take that into account before assuming that it’s all about cheating.

]]> By: Dr Charles Parker http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/anti-doper-doc-dopey-about-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-419 Dr Charles Parker Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:36:39 +0000 http://adhdrollercoaster.org/?p=47#comment-419 Another doc with limited information talking like he has a handle on the complexity of ADHD. The diagnosis, according to all researchers, is made *less frequently* than it should if the epidemiological stats are superimposed upon the occurrence in the gen population, for children and adults. I do agree with the point that we need more specifics on the table regarding the discussion of proper dosing, which leads to remarks like his. Clearly he is more focused on a positive urine analysis than balance brain function. A change of focus is in order for this non-expert. cp Another doc with limited information talking like he has a handle on the complexity of ADHD.

The diagnosis, according to all researchers, is made *less frequently* than it should if the epidemiological stats are superimposed upon the occurrence in the gen population, for children and adults.

I do agree with the point that we need more specifics on the table regarding the discussion of proper dosing, which leads to remarks like his.

Clearly he is more focused on a positive urine analysis than balance brain function. A change of focus is in order for this non-expert.
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]]> By: Bryan http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/anti-doper-doc-dopey-about-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-417 Bryan Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:04:13 +0000 http://adhdrollercoaster.org/?p=47#comment-417 Great post Gina. I like how you used facts to make your point and not take a more aggressive approach that could have been taken. Being too defensive sometimes can be taken as subterfuge. Bravo! The reality is that there are plenty of doctors out there who simply believe ADHD is fraudulent, or, not as pervasive as it really is. That’s why I keep Dr. Barkley’s consensus letter on my blog. I would not be surprised if the percentage of those with ADHD undiagnosed is much higher in professional sports. These guys are risk takers, their careers could end on any given day and not all of them do so well with their money and end up broke after a stellar career. Perhaps such a study should be taken to see if ADHD is indeed under diagnosed in Major league sports and perhaps the study should start in High School sports… hrmmm wonder what this Doctor would think of that? Great post Gina. I like how you used facts to make your point and not take a more aggressive approach that could have been taken. Being too defensive sometimes can be taken as subterfuge. Bravo!

The reality is that there are plenty of doctors out there who simply believe ADHD is fraudulent, or, not as pervasive as it really is. That’s why I keep Dr. Barkley’s consensus letter on my blog. I would not be surprised if the percentage of those with ADHD undiagnosed is much higher in professional sports. These guys are risk takers, their careers could end on any given day and not all of them do so well with their money and end up broke after a stellar career. Perhaps such a study should be taken to see if ADHD is indeed under diagnosed in Major league sports and perhaps the study should start in High School sports… hrmmm wonder what this Doctor would think of that?

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