As I said, it doesn’t make sense to see ADHD as a brain disorder. I do understand why people do so, but it is wrong. We differ on this issue.
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Not wanting to undermine your differences
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Of course I’m not arguing ADHD has nothing to do with the brain; it is merely mediated by the brain, not caused by it.
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It’s just facing up to reality
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Trouble is that the research you suggest is no more than suggestions
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Which studies do you think have proved ADHD is neurological?
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Rush to judgement in what way?
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Why not? It actually seems much more likely to be. Does the brain zap? What does that mean?
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I haven’t said it’s all in their heads.
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There is evidence of physical addiction with alcohol
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They’re not imagining them
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I know it may be difficult to believe.
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