Right Goal, Wrong Strategy – 11 New Treatment Ideas

"When treatment doesn't work, people admonish the patient. This suggests that the adult with ADHD didn't succeed because he has a fundamental flaw. But, the therapy is wrong, not the person." - William Dodson, M.D.

by William Dodson, M.D.

Stack the Deck in Your Favor

ADHD treatment is at high risk to fail unless a trusted significant other is involved — and stays involved — from the beginning. For at least the first year, the motivation for treatment and the ability to see the benefits will reside primarily in someone other than the patient.
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