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Adhd

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder that typically presents itself during childhood, and is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity, as well as forgetfulness, poor impulse control or impulsivity, and distractibility. ADHD is currently considered to be a persistent and chronic condition for which no medical cure is available. Methods of treatment usually involve some combination of medications, behavior modifications, life style changes, and counseling. There is no way to get rid of it indefinitely but only to control it. Such medicines include Ritalin and Strattera.
Etiology is the study of the causes of a certain something, in this case a disorder. There are no exact and/or definite causes of ADHD but inherited genetic factors are likely responsible. Ongoing research is focused on identifying genes that cause a person to be susceptible to ADHD. Research shows that a mother's use of cigarettes,......


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