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ADHD NZ on RNZ: Why is New Zealand's ADHD community turning to Tik Tok?​

From struggling kids to out-of-control teens and desperate adults, New Zealand's ADHD community is in crisis. Why is it so hard for them to get help that some are resorting to TikTok for medical advice?

Read Anusha Bradley's report on Radio New Zealand.
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