1st Draft Hidden Dangers of ADHD Drugs

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January 20th, 2015

1st Draft Hidden Dangers of ADHD Medications Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly called ADHD, is a very common disorder found in children that sometimes lingers into adolescence and adulthood (National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH]). According to the NIMH, there are three different classifications of ADHD. Predominantly Hyperactive-impulsive is a classification of this disorder that occurs when more than six signs and symptoms fall in the hyperactive-impulsive class. Another classification is predominantly inattentive. In this class, six or more signs and symptoms of these occur in the attention class. Finally, a combination of both hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive occurs in which six or more of the signs and symptoms are present. Children who are affected by this disorder exhibit a variety of symptoms ranging from the child being easily distracted, difficulty focusing, trouble completing tasks to having trouble sitting still, nonstop chattering, and impulsivity and inappropriately shouting out words (Harvard Health Publications, 2011).
A lot of children with behavioral problems are mistakenly diagnosed with ADHD. “Most children get distracted, act impulsively, and struggle to concentrate at one time or another” (NIMH). Boys are often diagnosed with ADHD more than girls. “Based on currently available evidence, it appears that a variety of biological factors may predispose some children to have significant problems with attention and /or higher levels of activity and impulsivity. Specifically, recent evidence suggests that for individuals who develop ADHD, hereditary factor may affect brain functioning in those areas that are responsible for inhibiting and modulating behavior. This disorder is not easily diagnosed and should only be