Also if you are exposed to toxins such as lead can also alter the brain chemistry and function (Pfiffner) ADD symptoms are very common so you could assume you have it when really you don't. ... The drug or combination of drugs that work best for you depends on the individual's brain chemistry. ...

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common disorder among children. It is a difficult disorder to diagnose and an even harder one to understand. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) estimates that ADHD affects between four percent and twelve percent of all school age children. ADHD is ...

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