How a Liberal MP's battle to receive ADHD treatment sparked an inquiry | ABC News

Tasmanian Liberal MP Simon Behrakis says he battled to receive medication for ADHD, despite being diagnosed with the condition much earlier in his life.

He says one GP suggested he had an iron deficiency instead of ADHD, with his experience leading to him pushing for an inquiry into ADHD.

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