By: Jose Bracamontes

 ADHD- a condition of the brain that results in excessive activity, impulsivity and difficulties with focusing.

 DSM-IV-RT  a. often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities;  b. often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities;  c. often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly

 d. does not follow through instructions and fails to finish school work chores and duties in the work place  e. often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities;  f. often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental efforT

 g. often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools);  h. is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli;  i. is often forgetful in daily activities.

 People with ADHD have trouble focusing and are more likely to get into trouble in school and in trouble with the law.  They also can have trouble keeping a job and can fall into drug and alcohol abuse  They can recovery but its not easy and they have better chances of recovery when you catch it at an early age

 You have a 7 ½ % chance of being diagnosed with ADHD some time between the age of 5 and high school graduation.  To treat it they use stimulant drugs like psycho stimulants and non stimulants like Strattera these pills work with the working memory to help keep people with ADHD more focused  marijuana

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 How do you feel about kids using medical prescribed medical marijuana?  If you say no would you consider it if it was cheaper and effective?