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ADHD: not just for kids
Many university students struggling to just get down to studying may be shocked to learn that they could have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Attention disorder - not just kids
A surprising number of kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) carry at least some of those symptoms into adulthood, and need treatment.
Is Ritalin safe?
Is it safe for your child to be taken medication to treat ADHD? We asked the experts.
ADHD: Actress tells her story
Kathy Baker is an award-winning actress. But her acting challenges paled in comparison with helping to diagnose ADHD in her son.
ADHD: What now?
There is so much conflicting information nowadays on how to treat a child who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). What are the latest treatment trends?
Is ADHD a disease or not?
Many people argue that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is just normal restlessness. We ask an expert to give her view.
The ABC of ADHD
ADHD has received a great deal of attention in the media. Unfortunately this has led to frequent misdiagnosis. Here are a few pointers to help you identify ADHD in children.
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