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Adult ADHD Directory
ADHD can occur in adults just as it can in children. Symptoms of adult ADHD including difficulty concentrating, remembering information, organizing, and staying within time limits. This can create conflict in relationships and at work. Some other past signs of ADHD include repeating grades in school, disciplinary problems, changing employers frequently, underachieving, and other lifestyle factors. After you are diagnosed, ADHD often can be successfully treated with medications and behavioral therapies. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how ADHD is caused, what its symptoms are, how to treat it, and much more.
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ADHD Organizations
Looking for more information on ADHD? Try these ADHD organizations.
Conditions Similar to ADHD
Many conditions, such as depression and alcoholism, can occur in conjunction with ADHD or may have similar symptoms. Find out more from WebMD.
Behavioral Treatment for ADHD
WebMD explains non-drug treatment for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in both children and adults.
Clinical Trials for ADHD
Clinical trials are research programs which test new treatments for ADHD. WebMD helps you understand how they work.
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Hyperactivity: Medical Reality or Convenient Excuse
Contrary to the claims of some critics, there is convincing evidence that ADHD is a real disorder with a strong biological basis and that it is often underdiagnosed.
When You and Your Child Have ADHD
Your child was just diagnosed with ADHD. Do the symptoms sound familiar? Here’s what you need to know if you think you have adult ADHD.
Find the Right Therapist for Adult ADHD
Along with medication, therapy can make your life with adult ADHD more manageable. Here’s what to look for in a therapist.
Organization Tips for Adults With ADHD
If you've got adult ADHD, it can be hard to get organized. Here's how to start.
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ADHD in Adults
Most people think of children when they hear the term attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But 30%-70% of kids with ADHD continue having symptoms when they grow up. Learn more about ADHD in adults.
Top Concentration Killers
The truth about multitasking, email overload, nagging thoughts, hunger, and other brain drains of modern life. Pictures show what destroys focus and quick solutions.
Get Organized: Tips For Living With Adult ADHD
If you have ADHD or you just need to get yourself and your family organized, use these tips to make your day flow smoothly.