Originally Posted by The Swede

We have psychiatrists where I work and they do test for ADHD. Most clients who claim they have it, do not. They use the idea of having ADHD as an excuse to use alcohol/drugs, or to seek out Adderall.

However, there a few that do fit the DSM criteria. In that case they learn coping skills through psychology or are prescribed Straterra which is non-addctive and not mood-altering. Many say it doesn't work or makes them feel "weird", heard it just today actually.