French rarely medicate children for ADHD, treat underlying conditions

‘The French do not engage in this kind of predatory labeling and drugging of children for issues that are better addressed holistically. In fact, the French do not believe that the drugs used in conjunction with the ADHD label are any good at all. Accordingly, the French feed their children far fewer additives, artificial dyes and refined sugars. Junk foods like sugary cereals, fast food and soft drinks are generally limited. Parents give their children limits and discipline appropriately.
In conjunction with healthier lifestyles, the French treat any lingering attention and hyperactivity problems by addressing situational causes. A clinical diagnosis with a French doctor looks at CFTMEA criteria, which includes underlying social issues that contribute to their behavior.’
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