Most people with ADD/ADHD, whether children or adults, are prescribed medication to treat ADHD. Your doctor will likely give you a lot of information about the different medications available, but this web article gives a great overview of the types of medication and their possible side effects.

"The beneficial effects of stimulant ADHD medication treatment can be dramatic. Attention to class work can improve to the extent that the child is no longer distinguishable from classmates; activity level can decline to within normal limits and impulsivity can be substantially reduced."

While there have been many studies on ADHD, most have been conducted on Caucasian males. There is less information about the effects of medication on females, or other ethnic groups. Read more at ADHDNews.com.

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