The ADHD Advantage

I have heard stories of people who benefited greatly from ADHD meds, and those who were better off it. So whats the right approach? Meds or no meds?

Well, as we find out from this book - it depends on the individual.

Dr Archer believes that not everyone diagnosed with ADHD needs meds. As it is a condition with a wode spectrum of severity, every patient should be treated as a separate case, their need for meds evaluated carefully.

They need to be taught coping mechanisms or workarounds first. If these are insufficient, then use meds.

However, his good intentions may be clouded by him emphasising this over and over. As folks in the ADHD community know, there is a lot of stigma regarding taking meds, and this stance will probably not be welcomed.

I already see reviews decrying the book, but many of these folks are writing from the persoective of having benefited greatly from medication. Believe me, there are many who do better without too!

It would have been helpful if the good doctor included a couple of chapters on cases that DO need medication, and how meds have turned their lives around. It would have made this book a more balanced one.