Adhd

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ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a major problem among the youth of America today. ADHD is treated with Ritalin, stratera, or adderall. These drugs calm the person to make then function at a normal level. Many famous individuals had ADHD. Einstein was one. Would Einstein be what he was if he took medication? Einstein, like many other did not take medication for their disorder. Could he have had more success or less with treatment?
Many individuals think that having ADHD is a gift. Tomas Edison, Salvador Dail, and Winston Churchill are other famous people who were diagnosed with ADHD. As many as 12% of children today have bin diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD in pre schools is up to 49%. ADHD could greatly increase creativity in the youth of the world. A student in a chem. Lab will think more creatively with ADHD.
David Neeleman, CEO Of jet blue airways never took his prescription for his ADHD. David claims that because of not taking medication that he was able to think a lot more unconventionally. David is now the CEO of one of the hottest airlines around. Jet Blue is a revolution in air travel because of the way it is set up. More leg room and also a personal TV in the back of every chair. David claims that having ADHD was one of the reasons that he was able to come up with such elaborate ideas.
Studies are starting to advance in seeing what other types of medication could be used to treat ADHD. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in 6th grade. I was medicated for about a year and then the doctor said that I had such a slight case that I would be fine with out medication. Some people live on their medication. My little cousin has a sever case of ADHD. Before he was on medication he was uncontrollable. You can tell if you’re around him if he is on of off his medication. When it wears off he is like a time bomb waiting to explode. This research is going to be very valuable informa...