When children or adults with ADHD are diagnosed, one of the first questions that come to mind is: "Where did this come from?" or "Did I do something wrong?" Although the exact cause of ADHD is not understood, it is generally accepted that ADHD is mostly genetic, that is, it runs in your, or your partner's, family. While there have been some studies showing possible links to substances, some researchers believe that those who are genetically prone to ADHD are those that would develop ADHD...
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