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by Geimfari 2596 days ago
ADHD is both overdiagnosed and underdiagnosed.

https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/09/17/joint-over-and-underdi...

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Sorry I don’t accept this as a legitimate reference.
Why not?
Because they're (neuro)typically annoying. :P

Practically speaking any disorder that impairs executive functioning and uses Schedule II drugs in treatment is going to be over diagnosed because of malingering by people who want the drugs and under diagnosed in the population of individuals with the disorder because of impaired executive functioning and self awareness.