Plenty of evidence has been accumulated to prove that ADD and ADHD do not develop from anything occurring in the home environment ("Causes" 1). ... Losing things often -- particularly things like supplies, homework, papers, etc. ... The stimulants do this by allowing the brain to produce more of the neurotransmitter chemicals called dopamine and norephinephrine. ... If stimulants do not affect the patient positively then other medications like antidepressants and antihistamines are used ("National" 2). Even though the popular stimulants have been proven to work well they do have side...

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