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Brain Structures. Research using advanced imaging techniques shows there is a difference in the size of certain parts of the brain in children with ADHD compared to children who do not have ADHD. The areas showing change include:

The prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is located in the front of the brain. It is thought to be the brain's command center. It regulates the brains ability to block certain responses. Numerous imaging studies have indicated that the prefrontal cortex of the ...

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ADHD Issues: What are the risk factors and causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?">

The cause of ADHD seems to be neurobiological or genetic. Environmental factors influence the severity of the disorder, but environmental factors do not seem to give rise to the condition by... Read more »

The First 48 Hours With ADHD

A diagnosis of ADHD is confusing for the patient, but it is also confusing for family members. Was the ADHD caused by something they did? Where did it come from? How did this happen? What did... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Complications

...disorder have accompanying disorders, including anxiety, depression, and conduct disorders. Children with ADHD who experience anxiety or depression are also more likely to suffer from low... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Treatments

Other TreatmentsDietary ApproachesA number of diets have been suggested for people with ADHD. Several well-conducted studies have failed to support dietary effects of sugar and food additives on... Read more »

Alcoholism: Risk Factors

...for harm than in nonalcoholics. Specifically, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition that shares these behaviors, have a higher risk for alcoholism in... Read more »

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