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ADHD as Cargo Cult Science

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Barkley’s theory on ADHD was akin to what Richard Feynman called ā€œCargo Cult Science,ā€ only more misleading and dangerous. In contrast, there is no evidence of brain abnormality in ADHD. The airplanes have not landed, nor are they likely to.

Insane Medicine, Chapter 3: The Manufacture of ADHD (Part 2)

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Sami Timimi discusses the lack of findings for a genetic or neurobiological basis for ADHD, and explores the short- and long-term effects of stimulant drugs.