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Workers Seeking Productivity in a Pill Are Abusing A.D.H.D. Drugs

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Re: Workers Seeking Productivity in a Pill Are Abusing A.D.H.D. Drugs

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Get a new doctor.

Great advice. "I am going to doctor shop until I find someone who gives me the pills I want..." No..

When you structure your health system as a marketplace full of competing for-profit health care providers, don't be surprised when consumers start shopping.

Re: Workers Seeking Productivity in a Pill Are Abusing A.D.H.D. Drugs

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How does somebody tell if they actually have ADHD or they are just easily distracted? Isn't "Do they respond to ADHD medication?" our only test?

I'd start with the DSM-V criteria for ADHD [1]. [1] http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html

I've read that.

Re: Workers Seeking Productivity in a Pill Are Abusing A.D.H.D. Drugs

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Honestly though what percentage difference does this make in productivity and is that percentage really going to be the difference between a startup's success and failure? Being fired or not? Being happy or not? If the thing makes you happy then that's one thing. If you think getting 10% or 20% more work done is going to move you from mediocre to exceptional or is going to make you happy, I beg to differ.

Is this really a thing? I've noticed in my life I've never had a real need for ADD/ADHD drugs to focus deep. Is it uncommon to be unable to do so?

Re: Workers Seeking Productivity in a Pill Are Abusing A.D.H.D. Drugs

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Interesting that there was no mention of Modafinil. I believe that one of the most "abused" drugs for "productivity" is currently Modafinil, far more powerful than Adderall and without all those side effects. Of course, long term side effects are unknown.

> without all those side effects.

It's recommended you check your liver function when taking modafinil.

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