Stimulants: The Shocking Increase in Prescription Rates - Stanford Psychiatrist Anna Lembke M.D.

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Mad in America gives a comprehensive overview of ADHD and the effects stimulant medication have on the brain. It also links to research studies about the benefits and risks of these drugs. You can find it here: /

Allen Frances MD was the chair of the task force that created the DSM-IV (the bible in psychiatry). He wrote a feature article for HuffPost: 5
criticizing ADHD diagnosis and excessive use of stimulant medication.
Ritalin (methylphenidate), Concerta, extended release methylphenidate, Adderall (amphetamine), Strattera [atomoxitine hcl], Strattera [atomoxitine hcl], Vyvanse (“lisdexamfetamine”) and Dexedrine (“dextroamphetamine”) are examples of stimulant medication.

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Stimulants: The Shocking Rise in Prescription Rates—Stanford Psychiatrist Anna Lembke, M.D.

For more information, including links to the scientific evidence base for the statements in this video, as well as further resources: /

Anna Lembke’s book provides much more detail about the topic discussed here. “Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop”: G

Anna Lembke’s biography at Stanford University: O

Mad in America provides a thorough overview of the diagnosis of ADHD, the way stimulant medications act on the brain, and provides links to research studies regarding the risks and benefits of the drugs. It can be found here: /

Allen Frances, MD, who chaired the task force for creation of the DSM-IV (the bible of psychiatry), wrote a feature article criticizing the diagnosis of ADHD and the overuse of stimulant medications for HuffPost: 5

Examples of stimulant medications include: Ritalin (methylphenidate), Concerta (extended release methylphenidate), Adderall (amphetamine), Strattera (atomoxitine hcl), Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine), and Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine).

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Note: This video does not constitute medical advice. Stopping psychiatric drugs, especially abruptly, can be dangerous, as withdrawal effects may be severe, disabling or even life-threatening.

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Video edited by Daniel Mackler

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