By: Jose Bracamontes

ADHD- a condition of the brain that results in excessive activity, impulsivity and difficulties with focusing.

DSM-IV-RT a. often fails to give close attention to

details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities;

b. often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities;

c. often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly

d. does not follow through instructions and fails to finish school work chores and duties in the work place

e. often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities;

f. often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental efforT

g. often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools);

h. is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli;

i. is often forgetful in daily activities.

People with ADHD have trouble focusing and are more likely to get into trouble in school and in trouble with the law.

They also can have trouble keeping a job and can fall into drug and alcohol abuse

They can recovery but its not easy and they have better chances of recovery when you catch it at an early age

You have a 7 ½ % chance of being diagnosed with ADHD some time between the age of 5 and high school graduation.

To treat it they use stimulant drugs like psycho stimulants and non stimulants like Strattera these pills work with the working memory to help keep people with ADHD more focused

marijuana

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How do you feel about kids using medical prescribed medical marijuana?

If you say no would you consider it if it was cheaper and effective?