The British Columbia Medical Association estimates that about 31,000 young people in B.C. have ADHD. It also estimates that less than half of them are getting proper diagnoses or treatment.

"Shelley Ross, who chairs the association's council on health economics and policy, says the resulting social consequences include crime, drug and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy and traffic accidents."

A study by the association also found there aren't enough services available for people with ADHD. Source: Globe and Mail

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