Britain sees 12% rise in ADHD cases
The number of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) cases in Britain has increased by 12% over a three-month period, bringing the total to approximately 395,000 patients between April and June, compared to 81,000 a decade ago. Additionally, the UK National Health Service recorded 2.4 million prescriptions in the first half of the year, with expectations to surpass last year's total of 4.2 million prescriptions. The rise is attributed to a 40% increase in the number of adults taking stimulant medications over the course of a year, along with a surge in referrals for assessment, which exceeded 803,000 by March. There are concerns that some normal behaviors are being medicalized and treated as disorders.
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