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Understanding ADHD

Whether it’s you or a loved one dealing with ADHD, you’ll want to get a sense of the illness and what it means for you and your family. We’ve broken down the basics to get you up to speed.

Understanding ADHD

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    Introduction
    Read our comprehensive guide to ADHD, including symptoms, subtypes and a detailed description of behaviors associated with ADHD.

Background

  • Highlights
    Get a quick background on ADHD, including quality of life for children and adults with ADHD, and the latest drug treatment and safety information.
  • Risk Factors
    Learn more about the genetic, biologic and environmental factors that can trigger ADHD.
  • Causes
    Read our guide to learn more about the symptoms, prevalence and diagnosis of ADHD.
  • ADHD and Mental Health Acronyms
    When you or a family member is diagnosed with ADHD, everything changes. Have you found all the acronyms confusing? This guide will help you sort out what they mean.

Managing ADHD

  • Diagnosis
    Learn more about the diagnosis of ADHD including tests, diagnostic procedures, and the reasons it is often difficult to identify children with ADHD.
  • Treatment for Adult ADHD
    Your treatment plan might include medications, various forms of therapy and lifestyle changes.
  • Medications for Adult ADHD
    Learn more about medications available for treating ADHD including benefits, risks and the latest information. 

Special Feature

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    Successful People with ADHD
    ADHD does not mean that you cannot succeed or achieve your goals. Sometimes, creativity and innovative thinking help people to succeed. Read on for a list of success stories.