ADHD drugs concern judge - Australia

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ADHD drugs concern judge

By VERONICA APAP

April 20, 2007

ATTENTION Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is the most over-diagnosed condition in

the community, according to a Wollongong District Court judge.

Judge Conlon yesterday questioned whether enough was known about the

long-term effects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drugs like

Ritalin, while issuing his judgment for a 20-year-old man convicted of assault

and an indecent act.

" I know there are those with the appropriate medical qualifications who are

concerned about the effects of these drugs on the mental health of young

persons, " he said.

" However I fear they are not nearly vocal enough. "

In a report tendered to the court, consultant psychiatrist Dr Yolande Lucire

said the man had been diagnosed with ADHD at age six, and was prescribed

Ritalin.

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http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/articles/2007/04/19/1176697000225.html

ADHD drugs concern judge

By VERONICA APAP

April 20, 2007

ATTENTION Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is the most over-diagnosed condition in

the community, according to a Wollongong District Court judge.

Judge Conlon yesterday questioned whether enough was known about the

long-term effects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drugs like

Ritalin, while issuing his judgment for a 20-year-old man convicted of assault

and an indecent act.

" I know there are those with the appropriate medical qualifications who are

concerned about the effects of these drugs on the mental health of young

persons, " he said.

" However I fear they are not nearly vocal enough. "

In a report tendered to the court, consultant psychiatrist Dr Yolande Lucire

said the man had been diagnosed with ADHD at age six, and was prescribed

Ritalin.

[Guest guest]

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/articles/2007/04/19/1176697000225.html

ADHD drugs concern judge

By VERONICA APAP

April 20, 2007

ATTENTION Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is the most over-diagnosed condition in

the community, according to a Wollongong District Court judge.

Judge Conlon yesterday questioned whether enough was known about the

long-term effects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drugs like

Ritalin, while issuing his judgment for a 20-year-old man convicted of assault

and an indecent act.

" I know there are those with the appropriate medical qualifications who are

concerned about the effects of these drugs on the mental health of young

persons, " he said.

" However I fear they are not nearly vocal enough. "

In a report tendered to the court, consultant psychiatrist Dr Yolande Lucire

said the man had been diagnosed with ADHD at age six, and was prescribed

Ritalin.

[Guest guest]

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/articles/2007/04/19/1176697000225.html

ADHD drugs concern judge

By VERONICA APAP

April 20, 2007

ATTENTION Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is the most over-diagnosed condition in

the community, according to a Wollongong District Court judge.

Judge Conlon yesterday questioned whether enough was known about the

long-term effects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drugs like

Ritalin, while issuing his judgment for a 20-year-old man convicted of assault

and an indecent act.

" I know there are those with the appropriate medical qualifications who are

concerned about the effects of these drugs on the mental health of young

persons, " he said.

" However I fear they are not nearly vocal enough. "

In a report tendered to the court, consultant psychiatrist Dr Yolande Lucire

said the man had been diagnosed with ADHD at age six, and was prescribed

Ritalin.