Comment by faeriechangling
2 years ago
ADHD meds are suggested as a first line treatment above all of those other things because they are more effective than all those things, like several times as effective, and are well tolerated and inexpensive.
It is that fact which plays into why this treatment is exploitative. You should only ever be trying something like this after exhausting a number of more effective options. This program is marketing itself as for people who AREN'T EVEN DIAGNOSED with ADHD and pretending this is somehow an "evidence-based" approach.
Definitely agree ADHD medication has been proven to be most effective. Thank you for this comment!
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I agree their phrasing could have been better. However in my country it typically takes 1-2 years to get a diagnosis and start treatment. It's even a few months to a year if you go private.
I can see this sort of thing being at least a stop-gap, and something that might help while someone's waiting to get access to the better treatment.