| Attention deficit disorder (ADHD) Natural treatment: | | | | *Often talks excessively |
| ADHD most commonly involves impulsive behavior, | | | | *Often shifts from one uncompleted task to another |
| the inability to stay focused, and possibly | | | | *Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks |
| hyperactivity. ADHD can sometimes include mental | | | | *Often interrupts or intrudes on others |
| and behavioral disorders that can keep one from | | | | *Often loses things necessary for tasks |
| learning or performing well. About 5-10 percent of | | | | *Often engages in physically dangerous activities with |
| children in the US are affected, and treatment is 10 | | | | considering consequences |
| times more frequently seen in boys. ADHD treatment | | | | *Often does not seem to be listening to what is |
| can begin between the ages of 4 and 7 years of age | | | | being said |
| and can sometimes go into ones adulthood. | | | | *Often blurts out answers before questions are |
| The American Psychiatric Association lists 14 signs of | | | | completed |
| which at least 8 must be present to be officially | | | | Conventional ADHD treatment: ADHD treatment |
| diagnosed as Attention Deficit Disorder or receive | | | | usually consists of stimulants such as amphetamines, |
| ADHD treatment. The 14 signs of ADHD are: | | | | most commonly in the form of Ritalin. Common side |
| *Often fidgets with hands or feet (restlessness) | | | | effects of Ritalin according to the Merck Manual may |
| *Has difficulty remaining seated when required to do | | | | include sleep disturbances, depression or sadness, |
| so | | | | decreased learning, reduction of growth, behavioral |
| *Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli | | | | changes, headache, stomachache, suppressed |
| *Has difficulty in following instructions | | | | appetite, and elevated blood pressure, not to |
| *Has difficulty awaiting turn in games and group | | | | mention ADHD drugs such as amphetamines can be |
| activities | | | | highly additive drugs. |
| *Has difficulty playing quietly | | | | |