What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Additionally, ODD is a controversial and extremely stigmatizing disorder.
The line between typical and disordered disobedience is far from clear-cut.
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That line becomes even more blurred when you factor in other disorders that can look a lot like ODD.
Having those comorbid diagnoses can help healthcare providers develop a more effective treatment plan for each patient.
For ADHD, stimulant medications have proved the most effective at improving systems in patients of all ages.
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