Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

found a connotation between childhood risk factors and adolescent delinquency and adult criminal behavior. There are thousands of different behavioral risk factors which are relatable to later life involvement in crime and delinquency (Beaver, K.M., 2017). Some examples of behavioral problems in children are attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, peer rejections, abuse, neuropsychological deficits, conduct disorder, low cognitive abilities, family history of criminal behavior and maltreatment/neglect

The claimant was a 33 year old male who alleged disability because of intermediate explosive disorder, obesity/eating disorder, developmental disorder, and Tourette syndrome. He was 5’9” tall and weighed 350 pounds. He reported that in a typical day he sat in front of the television and played video games all day. He had difficulty standing and walking long distances and walking up hills. He shopped and spent money compulsively. He stated that he had memory problems, could not organize his thoughts

“ ADHD, a disorder beginning in childhood, characterized by a persistent inability to sit still, focus attention on specific tasks, and control impulses,” contributed by Michael Woods to Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common mental disorders of childhood. Many children grow out of ADHD by adolescent or adult years, but many do not. Studies show ADHD in adulthood is more severe and may cause long term effects. Diagnosing

Today we are constantly surrounded by technology, in fact we come in contact with it so often we are almost fully dependent on it in the work place, and at home. Richard Restak shows us the negative effects of that dependency in his essay “Attention Deficit: The Brain Syndrome of Our Era”. We are constantly at work with technology, and it is literally changing the way we operate. Matt Richtel has proof of this in his article based off a study by some neurologists titled “Outdoors and Out of Reach

of mental health patients. "Psychotropic drugs are valuable tools in treating many mental health disorders, but inappropriate prescribing can cause serious harm" (Smith, 2012). Over-diagnosis is the act of diagnosing many with a condition they do not have. Over-medicating is the process of prescribing drugs to those who may not need them. These two problems commonly occur pertaining to the disorders: Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD. Traditionally, medication is the first alternative doctors have turned

Addiction and it’s Affects on the Family System When a family has a member with addiction with addiction each family and member is uniquely affected by an individual using drugs or alcohol. Affects can cause unmet developmental needs, impaired attachment, economic hardship, legal problems, emotional distress, and sometimes violence being perpetrated against him or her Lander, L, et al. (2013) A family with unmet developmental needs may include children of parents with learning disabilities, poor

being disciplined with two different parenting styles, it is worth wondering what environment he would best benefit. Family Themes. The family functions in a structured hierarchy, with James as the head, followed by Kim and Juanita. As the homeowner, James has a significant control over what happens in the home. Due to a strained relationship, Juanita avoids her grandfather when possible. One might speculate, Juanita is isolated and feels rejected from the family unit. Juanita expresses sadness

ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADD, is a common disability with an estimated affected population of 17 million in the United States (Amen XV). The disorder mainly results in a lost of focus due to low brain activity leading not only to learning disabilities, but also to numerous social problems such as relationship breakups, job failures, and drugs or alcohol abuse. Medical experts consider genetics, head injury, toxic exposure, and poor diet to be the primary causes

Drug overdose from medications designed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are on the rise. This is likely due to an overwhelming amount of children, nearly 3 million, prescribed medication for ADHD each year (Spiller, Hays, & Aleguas, 2013). ADHD affects nearly 10% of the national population and is rising due to newer diagnostic criteria (Levine, et al., 2013). In the past, ADHD was only diagnosed in school aged children, but new studies suggest that diagnosis can be made

The National Institute of Neurologic Disorders defines learning disorders as a; condition that either prevents or significantly hinders somebody from learning basic skills or information at the same rate as most people of the same age. It is important to note that this does not mean that the individual has less intelligence; it means that their brain or body is wired in a way that hinders or prevents development of a certain tasks. Many people often confuse learning disabilities with mental retardation