There are other areas in which ADHD can be dangerous. Distracted parents might not be aware when their young (and often ADHD) child disappears from the house. My former neighbor's toddler son was a habitual crib and house escapee. Luckily, he never got hit by a car when his parents found him blocks away.

Our impulsive kids are at risk of getting hurt when lashing out at their peers, inviting a fist fight that could leave both parties injured. They fall off bikes they're riding too fast; dive into lakes that might be too shallow and don't paying attention to traffic lights when crossing the street.

The dangers continue...with accidental poisonings when curious children and bottles of pills or cleaning fluids meet head to head, and with children getting lost in malls. The list goes on and on and it raises an important question: how many children are hurt or injured due to their ADHD? And what can we do about it?

Adults with ADHD may procrastinate and not rid the house of spoiled foods, causing family members unnecessary illness due to food poisoning.

On the job accidents and injuries are common, especially when working with heavy machinery, driving trucks and busses, caring for infants, and the like. Not paying attention can be lethal!

What can we do to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe? The first step is being aware of the above risks, coming up with strategies to protect all family members with ADHD and making sure that the ADHD is being properly treated. But first and foremost, is being aware that yes, ADHD can be dangerous. It can be downright deadly.