Is Adhd Hereditary?
No one knows exactly where ADHD comes from. No one knows what causes it, although, through many years of research, it is generally accepted that it is hereditary in families. It is also accepted that neurotransmitters in the brain are involved. The largest impact seems to come from dopamine and norepinephrine.
Stimulant medications are thought to be effective because they work to increase dopamine. This neurotransmitter is produced in our body naturally and helps to control the...
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