@article{631287,
      recid = {631287},
      author = {Hinshaw, Stephen P., and Scheffler, Richard M.,},
      title = {The ADHD explosion : myths, medication, money, and today's  push for performance /},
      pages = {xxxii, 254 pages :},
      abstract = {Stephen Hinshaw, a distinguished psychologist, and Richard  Scheffler, an eminent health economist, uniquely blend  clinical wisdom, current science, medical and school  policy, and global trends to debunk myths and set the  record straight in The ADHD Explosion. They describe the  origins of ADHD and its huge costs to society; the science  behind its causes as well as medication and behavioral  treatment; and the variation in diagnosis and treatment  across the U.S. Dealing directly with stimulants as "smart  pills," they describe the epidemic of medicalization,  arguing that accurate diagnosis and well-monitored care  could ease the staggering economic burden linked to ADHD.    In innovative ways, they unravel the many poignant issues  facing children, teachers, clinicians, and family members  who contend with ADHD each day. The recommendations they  make can improve the quality of life for those touched by  ADHD and potentially improve the productivity and safety of  all society.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/631287},
}