ADHD Attention-Deficit/

Hyperactivity Disorder
Medication/treatment
What is ADHD?
Attention/Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder is one of the most common

disorders. It is a chronic condition

including attention difficulty,
hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

The average age of diagnosis

is 7. Symptoms of ADHD
start to appear around the
ages 3-6. 6.1% of American
children are being treated
with medication.

The Brain: No Medication The brain: With Medication

Medication Types:
There are many different
medication types. Some last
for different amounts of
time. Some durations are 2
hours while others can be
24 hours.

See which works better

for you. Stimulants or
Non-Stimulants

There are side effects to all of

the medications but the most
important thing is to talk to your
doctor and ask questions so you
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can get the right medication for
you!
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