A condition that's largely misunderstood by both the general public and the medical community.
It labels a set of observable behavior patterns, primarily involving short attention spans, but there's a great deal of controversy about causes. Some researchers have discovered differences in brain activity in ADHD patients. But they've been unable to say whether they're merely looking at the affect of a behavior difference on the brain or a cause.
What we do know is this-- ADHD has become the "go to" excuse used by both parents and teachers unwilling to impose & teach discipline to their children and students. It is also a multi-million dollar windfall for the Ciba-Geigy pharmaceutical company
It labels a set of observable behavior patterns, primarily involving short attention spans, but there's a great deal of controversy about causes. Some researchers have discovered differences in brain activity in ADHD patients. But they've been unable to say whether they're merely looking at the affect of a behavior difference on the brain or a cause.
What we do know is this-- ADHD has become the "go to" excuse used by both parents and teachers unwilling to impose & teach discipline to their children and students. It is also a multi-million dollar windfall for the Ciba-Geigy pharmaceutical company
Teacher: "Mark has been acting out in class. I can't get him to focus on his work."
Parent: "Not my precious Mark. But he's my little genius!"
Teacher: "Then, it must be ADHD. Just ask your family doctor to prescribe Ritalin. Have in throw in some Xanax for you, too. Parenting a child with ADHD is bound to cause you anxiety."
Parent: "Not my precious Mark. But he's my little genius!"
Teacher: "Then, it must be ADHD. Just ask your family doctor to prescribe Ritalin. Have in throw in some Xanax for you, too. Parenting a child with ADHD is bound to cause you anxiety."
by Richard Dickey December 28, 2005
Get the adhdmug. One of several supposed disorders a doctor may diagnose one of having. I was diagnosed with ADD, so I'm not BSing here. I was given Ritalin, which caused side effects such as appetite suppression and strange throat pain. After quitting the drug, I felt much better. I regained the weight and did not have any mental problems. Okay, so maybe I was a little hyper as a kid, but I blame it on the sugar.
I must say it is totally wrong and apalling to pass off someone diagnosed with ADD or ADHD as a retard or idiot, they probably are smarter than you ;), and are just a victim of modern "medicine".
I must say it is totally wrong and apalling to pass off someone diagnosed with ADD or ADHD as a retard or idiot, they probably are smarter than you ;), and are just a victim of modern "medicine".
by spacecoyote17 September 6, 2008
Get the ADHDmug. A mental disorder, common in children, that only affects 10% of kids who claim to have it. It causes hyperactivity and a low attemtion span. I hate ADHD. Im socially awkward because of it and have almost no friends. Im ridiculed in school, and labeled as a "retard" and "idiot" even though i have a genius level IQ. No, i dont take ritalin, im not a stoner, and i have feelings. ADHD is also referred to as "ADD". It is the basis of many stereotypes.
1. Hey, he has ADHD, he must be an idiot!
2. Its not my fault that i have ADHD.
3. "cool kid": hey guys, i have ADHD! He (guy who actually has ADHD) is a RETARD!
2. Its not my fault that i have ADHD.
3. "cool kid": hey guys, i have ADHD! He (guy who actually has ADHD) is a RETARD!
by Kyle. My name is Kyle. May 15, 2012
Get the ADHDmug. I real mental disorder that is NOT just an excuse to bring fidget spinners to school. If you want to know more, Google is your friend.
by Being. Human, Being September 28, 2017
Get the ADHDmug. known as ADHD...or attention defficite hyperactivity disorder. i myself was diagnosed in second grade. it is commonly treated to boys and is harder for girls to be diagnosed. i have been on concerta(which is like ridalin but i only have to take it once a day). i hate being off my medicine because i fidget, i cant concentrate, or write anything without ending up drawing like unicorns or whatever on the paper;)...but dont think ADHD is this big bad disorder...because trust me nobody knows u have it unless u tell them. oh and this isnt a deffintion its more like a....ummmmm a ummmmm personal story or whatever.
by kARa....... kara November 22, 2006
Get the adhdmug. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a behavioral disorder related to hyperactivity and distraction. Sometimes, it can be called ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder.
Most kids and adults live with this disorder. Some adults are Michael Jordan, Socrates, Vincent Van Gogh, and Abraham Lincoln.
Most kids and adults live with this disorder. Some adults are Michael Jordan, Socrates, Vincent Van Gogh, and Abraham Lincoln.
Do you have ADHD?
by Gervy February 27, 2019
Get the ADHDmug.