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    ADHD Guide

    ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common neurobehavioral disorder that starts in childhood. In this guide, you'll learn about its symptoms, causes, and treatments, and get tips for living with ADHD.

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        1. What ADHD Looks Like
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        4. Other Conditions That Look Like ADHD

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        1. How ADHD Is Diagnosed
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    3. Treatment & Care

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        1. Treating Adult ADHD
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        3. Questions to Ask Your Doctor
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        4. Reduce Side Effects

      3. Non-Drug Treatments for ADHD

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    4. Living With ADHD

      1. What It's Like to Have ADHD
      2. The Upside of ADHD
      3. Executive Function
      4. Risky Behavior
      5. ADHD In the Workplace
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