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petequily.bsky.social
60% of youth in confinement had ADHD

#ADHDAwarenessMonth

www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2025/08...

Warehousing People With Mental Health in Prison

vs

Diagnosing & Treating Us

#SchoolToPrisonPipeline

Why ALL ADHD people should ask politicians to require ALL Docs to have #MandatoryCMECourseOnADHD
Neurodivergent youth are overrepresented in confinement Prevalence of select diagnoses among all U.S. children aged 3-17 compared to U.S. youth in custody in 2018. All youth aged 3-17 Youth in confinement 60% 50% 27% 25% 11% 8% 4% 0% 2% AUTISM SPECTRUM* LEARNING DISABILITIES ADD OR ADHD *Includes diagnoses of Asperger's Syndrome. Compiled by the Prison Policy Initiative. Sources available at https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2025/08/19/youth-victimization/.
October 2, 2026 at 10:20 PM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
To reduce this Feds should require provinces stop violating The Canada Medicare Act on ADHD & require ALL doctors to have #MandatoryCMECourseOnADHD

27.5% of the Gambling Disorder patients had comorbid ADHD

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37402115/

See how BC violates it AND its own law. All prov's do:(
CBC ADHD adults face many barriers to ADHD diagnosis in BC patients and advocates say. B.C.'s only public adult ADHD clinic stopped adding names to its wait ist of two years in July 2021 BCNDP govt is violating BC’s Medicare Protection Act on ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Violating sections Public administration, comprehensiveness, universality and accessiblity Plus violating the Canada medicare act on ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Violating sections Public administration, comprehensiveness, universality and accessibility 2.. BCNDP govt is violating BC’s Medicare Protection Act on ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Violating sections Public administration, comprehensiveness, universality and accessibility And violating Canada medicare act too on ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Violating sections Public administration, comprehensiveness, universality and accessibility
December 17, 2024 at 12:08 AM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
Ken Sim wants BC to provide:

"Mandatory care for people with significant mental health issues or SUD"

20-40%+ of people with SUD have ADHD

27% of homeless people

21-45% of prisoners

5% of adults have ADHD

ALL #vanpoli pols should demand ALL BC doctors have #MandatoryCMECourseOnADHD #bcpoli
City of Vancouver Four Pillars drug strategy Missing piece? Prevention. ADHD https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/four-pillars-drug-strategy.aspx About the four pillars approach The four pillars approach to drug addiction was first implemented in Europe in the 1990s, and is based on four principals: • Harm reduction 20-40%+ of substance users have ADHD. • Prevention Only 5% of adults have ADHD • Treatraent Demand ALL BC doctors have • Enforcement Mandatory CME Courses on ADHD https://addcoach4u.com/adhd-addictions-articles/ Successfully used in such cities as Geneva, Zurich, Frankfurt, and Sydney, this four pillars approach has resulted in a: • Dramatic reduction in the number of drug users consuming drugs on the street • Significant drop in overdose deaths • Reduction in the infection rates for HIV and hepatitis. 33% of methadone users had ADHD 35% of cocaine users had ADHD 33% of alcoholics had ADHD 65% of drug users had ADHD 47% of teen prescription opioid abusers and 21% of heroin addicts had ADHD 70% of crystal meth inpatients had ADHD Only 8-10% of kids & 5% of adults have ADHD https://addcoach4u.com/adhd-addictions-articles/ Childhood Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Homelessness: Table 2 A 33-Year Follow-Up Study Features of Homelessness in Probands and Comparisons https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC5533180/ ADHD Probands (n=32) Comparisons (n=6) Non ADHD Variables Mean (SD)/n Median (min- (%) max) Mean (SD)/n Median (min- (%) max) Place stayed while homeless b Street-Shelter Family-Friends Longest continuous duration of homelessness (months) Total duration of homelessness (months) Number of homeless periods 19 (59.4) 13 (40.6) 10.7 (17.8) 15.5 (22.9) 2.3 (2.8) 3.5 (1-78) 6.0 (1-96) 1.0 (1-12) aPresented for information's sake. Small n (n=6) precludes meaningful statistical contrasts. Numbers of people with ADHD in jail ◦ 46% of female prisoners in Rhode Island met criteria for childhood ADHD. ◦ Swedish study showed 40% of adult male longer-term prison inmates had ADHD. ◦ The overall prevalence of ADHD in young male prisoners according to DSM-IV was ◦ 45% ◦ Half of the male prisoners in Iceland (50%) were found on screening to have met criteria for ADHD in childhood ◦ Studies show that at least 25% of prisoners in the United States have ADHD. ◦ Diagnosable ADHD was found to occur in 25.5% of the adult male inmates, and major depression occurred in 25.5 % of the inmates. A significant relationship between
ADHD and depression was found to exist. ◦ Rates of arrests and types of crime ◦ Follow up study using arrest records showed significantly more people with ADHD than comparisons had been arrested (47% vs. 24%), convicted (42% vs. 14%), and incarcerated (15% vs. 1%). ◦ Follow up study using arrest records showed people with ADHD had significantly higher rates of felonies and aggressive offenses than non adders ◦ The ADHD symptomatic group had significantly higher rates of total, acquisitive and violent offending than other prisoners, as well as greater regular heroin use. ◦ For violent offending, ADHD symptoms were the strongest predictor followed by alcohol dependence. ◦ Hyperactive subjects had significantly higher juvenile (46% versus 11%) and adult (21% versus 1% arrest rates. Juvenile and adult incarceration rates were also significantly higher. Childhood conduct problems predicted later criminality, https://adultaddstrengths.com/2011/01/12/adhd-and-crime-ignore-now-jail-later-15-clinical-studies
February 28, 2026 at 11:02 PM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
#bcndp Health Neglect

We need #RehabOnDemand & #MandatoryCMECourseOnADHD for all docs

Families seeking addiction treatment say 'call back tomorrow' not an acceptable response in toxic drug crisis

Highest rate of unregulated drug deaths in BC in Northern Health

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #bcpoli
Families seeking addiction treatment say 'call back tomorrow' not an acceptable response in toxic drug crisis | CBC News
At an event marking B.C.'s toxic drug crisis in Prince George, families shared stories of trying to find help, only to be told none was available.
www.cbc.ca
September 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
petequily.bsky.social
IF adults and kids with ADHD do get diagnosed and treated with ADHD medication, multiple studies going back decades show we have lower rates of substance use disorder

#vanpoli politicians should demand govt require ALL doctors to have #MandatoryCMECourseOnADHD

addcoach4u.com/adhd-addicti...
=ps://addcoach4u.com/adhd-medication-articles/| Does Stimulant Medication Cause Addiction? Explains what the title says. One day we'll see articles saying things like does not taking ADHD medication increase the chance of your son or daughter or adult child instead self-medicating with booze, tobacco and illegal drugs to get the dopamine from them they'd otherwise get with ADHD medications? Children on Methylphenidate Less Likely to Abuse Drugs, Study "Pre-teens who have been treated with methylphenidate may develop an aversion to abusable drugs, according to a team of researchers from Harvard Medical School. The Harvard study also rebuts arguments that treating children with stimulants such as Ritalin, Concerta or other medications containing methylphenidate may lead to later substance abuse." Does Stimulant Therapy of ADHD Beget Later Substance Abuse? A Meta-analytic Review of the Literature. By the Clinical Research Program in Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Harvard Medical School, Pediatrics. Conclusion? No. They found it actually reduced the risk of later substance https://addcoach4u.com/adhd-medication-articles/ ADHD Medication and Substance-Related Problems. It Reduced Them. Study of 2,993,887 ADHD Patients. "Substance use disorders are major contributors to excess mortality among individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), yet associations between pharmacological ADHD treatment and substance-related problems remain unclear. This study investigated concurrent and long-term associations between ADHD medication treatment and substance-related events. Method The authors analyzed 2005-2014 commercial healthcare claims from 2 993 887 (47.2% female) adolescent and adult ADHD patients. Within-individual analyses compared the risk of substance-related events (i.e., substance-use-disorder-related emergency-department visits) during months in which patients received prescribed stimulant medication or atomoxetine relative to that during months in which they did not. Results In adjusted within-individual comparisons, relative to periods in which they did not receive ADHD medication, male patients had 35% lower odds of concurrent substance-related events when receiving medication (odds ratio [OR] = 0.65, 95% CI, 0.64-0.67), and female patients had 31% lower odds of concurrent substance-related events (OR = 0.69, 95% CI, 0.67-0.71). Moreover, male patients had 19% lower odds of substance-related events two years after medication periods (OR = 0.81, 95% CI, 0.78-0.85), and female patients had 14% lower odds of substance-related events two years after medication periods (OR = 0.86, 95% CI, 0.82-0.91). Sensitivity analyses supported most findings but were less consistent for long-term associations among women. Conclusions These results provide evidence that receiving ADHD medication is unlikely to be associated with a greater risk of substance-related problems in adolescence or
August 29, 2026 at 12:29 AM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
21% To 45% Of Prisoners Have ADHD 15 Studies Show.

Only 5% Of Adults Have ADHD

It's a nightmare to get a diagnosis for ADHD in BC

Many BC docs not trained on ADHD

Why doesn't #bcndp require ALL BC doctors to have #MandatoryCMECourseOnADHD?

adultaddstrengths.com/2011/01/12/a...
#bcpoli #UBCM
• https://adultaddstrengths.com/2011/01/12/adhd-and-crime-ignore-now-jail-later-15-clinical-studies/ Numbers of people with ADHD in jail • 46% of female prisoners in Rhode Island met criteria for childhood ADHD. • Swedish study showed 40% of adult male longer-term prison inmates had ADHD. • The overall prevalence of ADHD in young male prisoners according to DSM-IV was 45% • Half of the male prisoners in Iceland (50%) were found on screening to have met criteria for ADHD in childhood • Studies show that at least 25% of prisoners in the United States have ADHD. • Diagnosable ADHD was found to occur in 25.5% of the adult male inmates, and major depression occurred in 25.5 % of the inmates. A significant relationship between ADHD and depression was found to exist. Rates of arrests and types of crime • Follow up study using arrest records showed significantly more people with ADHD than comparisons had been arrested (47% vs. 24%), convicted (42% vs. 14%), and incarcerated (15% vs. 1%). • Follow up study using arrest records showed people with ADHD had significantly higher rates of felonies and aggressive offenses than non adders • The ADHD symptomatic group had significantly higher rates of total, acquisitive and violent offending than other prisoners, as well as greater regular heroin use. • For violent offending, ADHD symptoms were the strongest predictor followed by alcohol dependence. • Hyperactive subjects had significantly higher juvenile (46% versus 11%) and adult (21% versus 1% arrest rates. Juvenile and adult incarceration rates were also significantly higher. Childhood conduct problems predicted later criminality, https://adultaddstrengths.com/2011/01/12/adhd-and-crime-ignore-now-jail-later-15-clinical-studies/ Comorbidities / co-existing conditions of adult ADHD inmates • Women with ADHD were more likely to be inconsistently employed, recently homeless, lifetime incarceration of more than 90 days, current smokers and ever used marijuana regularly • Offenders with ADHD were more likely to report problems with emotional and social functioning and to have higher suicide risk scores • Offenders with ADHD had higher rates of mood, anxiety, psychotic, somatoform, antisocial and borderline personality disorders • The results support prior findings of high ADHD prevalence in prison inmates and suggest that emotional and internalizing abnormalities are prominent problems in this population. Some reasons why people with ADHD commit crimes • It also appears that when individuals with ADHD commit violent crimes, these acts are more likely to be crimes of spontaneous and "reactive" aggression rather than carefully plotted out offenses. Such crimes are generally impulsive acts driven by a provocation or conflict that triggers an outburst. • Those with ADHD also have other triggers for crimes; adolescents and adults with untreated ADHD are often bored, sensation seeking, or simply impulsive, and this combination of attributes leads them to react with poor judgment. A desired item appears, they want it, so they take it • Children with ADHD are struggling with chronic symptoms of inattention, distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity and frequently do not realize this satisfaction. They can become alienated or friendless, and to avoid this outcome, they learn that outlandish behavior can earn them the respect of their peers. To them, negative attention is more desirable than no attention whatsoever, and befriending "bad kids" is preferable to having no friends.
September 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
21% To 45% Of Prisoners Have ADHD

adultaddstrengths.com/2011/01/12/a...

20-40% Of SUD

addcoach4u.com/adhd-addicti...

23.7% of homeless

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles...

Most BC doctors not trained on ADHD

Will BC Greens call for #MandatoryCMECourseOnADHD for ALL BC Doctors?
https://adultaddstrengths.com/2011/01/12/adhd-and-crime-ignore-now-jail-later-15-clinical-studies Numbers of people with ADHD in jail ◦ 46% of female prisoners in Rhode Island met criteria for childhood ADHD. ◦ Swedish study showed 40% of adult male longer-term prison inmates had ADHD. ◦ The overall prevalence of ADHD in young male prisoners according to DSM-IV was ◦ 45% ◦ Half of the male prisoners in Iceland (50%) were found on screening to have met criteria for ADHD in childhood ◦ Studies show that at least 25% of prisoners in the United States have ADHD. ◦ Diagnosable ADHD was found to occur in 25.5% of the adult male inmates, and major depression occurred in 25.5 % of the inmates. A significant relationship between
ADHD and depression was found to exist. Rates of arrests and types of crime ◦ Follow up study using arrest records showed significantly more people with ADHD than comparisons had been arrested (47% vs. 24%), convicted (42% vs. 14%), and incarcerated (15% vs. 1%). ◦ Follow up study using arrest records showed people with ADHD had significantly higher rates of felonies and aggressive offenses than non adders ◦ The ADHD symptomatic group had significantly higher rates of total, acquisitive and violent offending than other prisoners, as well as greater regular heroin use. ◦ For violent offending, ADHD symptoms were the strongest predictor followed by alcohol dependence. ◦ Hyperactive subjects had significantly higher juvenile (46% versus 11%) and adult (21% versus 1% arrest rates. Juvenile and adult incarceration rates were also significantly higher. Childhood conduct problems predicted later criminality, ◦ 33% of methadone users had ADHD 35% of cocaine users had ADHD 33% of alcoholics had ADHD 65% of drug users had ADHD 47% of teen prescription opioid abusers and 21% of heroin addicts had ADHD 70% of crystal meth inpatients had ADHD Only 8-10% of kids & 5% of adults have ADHD https://addcoach4u.com/adhd-addictions-articles/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC5533180/table/T2/?report=objectonly Childhood Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Homelessness: Table 2 A 33-Year Follow-Up Study Features of Homelessness in Probands and Comparisonsa https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC5533180/ ADHD Probands (n=32) Comparisons (n=6) Non ADHD Variables Mean (SD)/n Median (min- (%) max) Mean (SD)/n Median (min- (%) max) Place stayed while homeless b Street-Shelter Family-Friends Longest continuous duration of homelessness (months) Total duration of homelessness (months) Number of homeless periods 19 (59.4) 13 (40.6) 10.7 (17.8) 15.5 (22.9) 2.3 (2.8) 3.5 (1-78) 6.0 (1-96) 1.0 (1-12) aPresented for information's sake. Small n (n=6) precludes meaningful statistical contrasts. bif more than 1 episode was reported, the most severe is presented
September 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
21% To 45% Of Prisoners Have ADHD

adultaddstrengths.com/2011/01/12/a...

20-40% Of SUD

addcoach4u.com/adhd-addicti...

23.7% of homeless

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles...

Most BC doctors not trained on ADHD

Will Kamloops councillors call for #MandatoryCMECourseOnADHD for ALL BC Docs?
ADHD and Crime. 21% To 45% 0f Prisoners Have ADHD 15 Peer Reviewed Studies Show. Crime & Jail Are Costly, Treatment Is Cheap - Adult ADD Strengths
People with ADHD have 4-9 times higher rates of being prisoners. Only 8% of kids & 5% of adults have ADHD. Cheaper to treat than imprison us
adultaddstrengths.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
21% To 45% Of Prisoners Have ADHD

adultaddstrengths.com/2011/01/12/a...

20-40% Of SUD People

addcoach4u.com/adhd-addicti...

23.7% of homeless people

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles...

Most BC doctors aren't trained on ADHD
Will you call for #MandatoryCMECourseOnADHD for ALL Doctors?
#UBCM
https://adultaddstrengths.com/2011/01/12/adhd-and-crime-ignore-now-jail-later-15-clinical-studies Numbers of people with ADHD in jail ◦ 46% of female prisoners in Rhode Island met criteria for childhood ADHD. ◦ Swedish study showed 40% of adult male longer-term prison inmates had ADHD. ◦ The overall prevalence of ADHD in young male prisoners according to DSM-IV was ◦ 45% ◦ Half of the male prisoners in Iceland (50%) were found on screening to have met criteria for ADHD in childhood ◦ Studies show that at least 25% of prisoners in the United States have ADHD. ◦ Diagnosable ADHD was found to occur in 25.5% of the adult male inmates, and major depression occurred in 25.5 % of the inmates. A significant relationship between
ADHD and depression was found to exist. Rates of arrests and types of crime ◦ Follow up study using arrest records showed significantly more people with ADHD than comparisons had been arrested (47% vs. 24%), convicted (42% vs. 14%), and incarcerated (15% vs. 1%). ◦ Follow up study using arrest records showed people with ADHD had significantly higher rates of felonies and aggressive offenses than non adders ◦ The ADHD symptomatic group had significantly higher rates of total, acquisitive and violent offending than other prisoners, as well as greater regular heroin use. ◦ For violent offending, ADHD symptoms were the strongest predictor followed by alcohol dependence. ◦ Hyperactive subjects had significantly higher juvenile (46% versus 11%) and adult (21% versus 1% arrest rates. Juvenile and adult incarceration rates were also significantly higher. Childhood conduct problems predicted later criminality, 33% of methadone users had ADHD 35% of cocaine users had ADHD 33% of alcoholics had ADHD 65% of drug users had ADHD 47% of teen prescription opioid abusers and 21% of heroin addicts had ADHD 70% of crystal meth inpatients had ADHD Only 8-10% of kids & 5% of adults have ADHD https://addcoach4u.com/adhd-addictions-articles/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC5533180/table/T2/?report=objectonly 110%太三 Childhood Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Homelessness: Table 2 A 33-Year Follow-Up Study Features of Homelessness in Probands and Comparisonsa https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC5533180/ ADHD Probands (n=32) Comparisons (n=6) Non ADHD Variables Mean (SD)/n Median (min- (%) max) Mean (SD)/n Median (min- (%) max) Place stayed while homeless b Street-Shelter Family-Friends Longest continuous duration of homelessness (months) Total duration of homelessness (months) Number of homeless periods 19 (59.4) 13 (40.6) 10.7 (17.8) 15.5 (22.9) 2.3 (2.8) 3.5 (1-78) 6.0 (1-96) 1.0 (1-12) aPresented for information's sake. Small n (n=6) precludes meaningful statistical contrasts. bif more than 1 episode was reported, the most severe is presented
September 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
petequily.bsky.social
@markhollandlib.bsky.social Will you condition health transfer funds to provinces & territories that they comply with the Canada Medicare Act?

And stop violating it by discriminating against people with ADHD & requiring ALL Doctors & Nurse Practitioners to have #MandatoryCMECourseOnADHD?

#ADHDSky
CBC ADHD adults face many barriers to ADHD diagnosis in BC patients and advocates say. B.C.'s only public adult ADHD clinic stopped adding names to its wait list of two years in July 2021 BCNDP govt is violating BC’s Medicare Protection Act on ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Violating sections on:   Public administration. "The plan is publicly funded and operated on an accountable basis." No. Defacto privatized ADHD assessments in many cases to private Nurse Practitioner companies charging $3-600 for an assessment, $80 to adjust meds via neglect & refusal to require All doctors to have #MandatoryCMECoursesOnADHD. Comprehensiveness. "All medically required services provided by enrolled medical practitioner." No. So many are defacto privatized to Nurse Practitioners, instead of requiring them to bill MSP so we don't have to pay. Universality. "The plan applies to 100% of beneficiaries on uniform terms and conditions." No. So many can't find a doctor or psychiatrist properly trained on ADHD. So many are defacto privatized to Nurse Practitioners, instead of requiring them to bill MSP so we don't have to pay. Accessibility. "The plan provides benefits on uniform terms and conditions on a basis that does not impede or preclude reasonable access to benefits by beneficiaries." Hell no. That is the main problem. We ADDers often can't access competent diagnoses and treatment in BC. BC Governments's Medicare Protection Act. BCNDP govt is violating BC's Medicare Protection Act on ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Public administration Violating sections on Public administration, comprehensiveness, universality and accessibility 5.2 The plan is publicly funded and operated on an accountable basis. Comprehensiveness https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96286_01 5.3 The plan includes as benefits (a) all medically required services provided by enrolled medical practitioners, (b) all required services provided by enrolled health care practitioners and prescribed as benefits under section 51, (c) benefits that are performed in approved diagnostic facilities, and (d) any benefits that are performed by practitioners in a health facility that has entered into an agreement with one or more regional health boards designated under the Health Authorities Act or with the Provincial Health Services Authority, in accordance with the agreement. Universality 5.4 The plan applies to 100% of beneficiaries on uniform terms and conditions. Portability 5.5 The plan applies to the following individuals: (a) beneficiaries who are temporarily absent from British Columbia or moving to another province; (b) eligible individuals who are moving to British Columbia; (c) eligible individuals visiting British Columbia from another province that has entered into a reciprocal agreement with British Columbia for medical and health care services, in accordance with that agreement. Accessibility 5.6 The plan provides benefits on uniform terms and conditions on a basis that does not impede or preclude reasonable access to benefits by beneficiaries. BCNDP govt is violating BC’s Medicare Protection Act on ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Violating sections on public administration, comprehensiveness, universality and accessibility https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96286_01 Corporate leftists #bcndp are also privatizing #ADHD diagnosis After years of #bcndp MLAs discriminating against #HumanRights of ADHD adults & kids By violating the Canada Medicare Act, Access to diagnosis & treatment. Most of us can’t access a competent ADHD diagnosis or medical treatment of ADHD https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/documents/services/publications/science-research-data/canada-health-act-infographic/cha-infographic-eng.pdf Doctor's & Psychologist's lobbies are not going to demand their members stop violating the Medicare Act and stop discriminating against people with ADHD in diagnosis & demand ALL have #MandatoryCMECoursesOnADHD People with ADHD have to make that demand to MLA's.
January 28, 2025 at 1:28 AM