ADHD Does Not Exist

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A radical new response to a widely misunderstood condition

We are witnessing a global epidemic of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. Millions are suffering from attention issues, while millions more are reliant on stimulant medication to perform at school and at work. Despite decades of advancements in neuroscience, the definition of ADHD has remained essentially unchanged since its introduction in 1980, and its prevalence in the population has skyrocketed.

In this controversial and landmark work, Dr. Richard Saul draws from five decades as a practicing physician and researcher in the field to contend that the definition of ADHD as we know it is completely wrong. Instead, he argues that the "disorder" is a cluster of symptoms stemming from more than twenty other conditions, each requiring separate treatment. The detailed list ranges from mild problems like poor eyesight, sleep deprivation, and even boredom in the classroom, to more severe conditions like depression and bipolar disorder.

Through the lens of history and into the present day, Dr. Saul examines "ADHD," exploring the rising cultural and medical trends that have birthed the stimulant epidemic. Both comprehensive and illuminative, ADHD Does Not Exist is essential reading for doctors, practitioners, educators, and individuals who are seeking an honest approach to understanding and treating this complex condition.

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"Parents will be better armed to ask more of the right questions after reading Saul's book." -- Publisher's Weekly "Sure to ruffle some feathers, ADHD Does Not Exist is provocative and pensive." -- Booklist "A provocative, valuable guide for parents, school personnel and medical practitioners who deal with individuals showing symptoms routinely attributed to ADHD." -- Kirkus Review "...an accessible, detailed, and well-documented list of rule-outs for those who are exploring an ADHD diagnosis. VERDICT: Essential for parents and teachers." -- Library Journal

Author Bio

Dr. Richard Saul is a behavioral neurologist who has been practicing medicine for over 50 years, consulting with well over 5000 patients diagnosed with ADHD in that time. Dr. Saul earned his MD at the University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School, and is board certified in pediatrics. He is a Fellow with the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Association of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, and an Associate Fellow with the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Saul has been an attending physician with medical centers including Chicagos Childrens Memorial Hospital and Northshore University Health System, and has served as Medical Director for multiple facilities.