Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition that affects how well someone can sit still, focus, and pay attention. It is important to know the effects of it and what causes it; what the dangers are and how it affects in daily life; why it has become a controversy; and what the alternatives are for those who are diagnosed with it and are medicated. ADHD was first mentioned in 1902 by a British pediatrician name Sir George Still and it was described as an abnormal defect or moral control in children. He noticed that “children could not control the behavior the way a typical child could, but they were still intelligent.” In 1936, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Benzedrine as a medicine and Dr. Charles Bradley realized that the side effects of this medicine caused patients to improve in school. Another famous medication was Ritalin which came …show more content…
This can cause many frustrations and problems in a daily life. A parent, will tend to have more issues with their child who is diagnosed with it. They will not obey, pay attention, or grasp any instruction given to them. They might cause a scene at the grocery store or not be quiet when needed. The same goes for teachers who deal with children diagnosed. The child will have trouble learning and grasping any information that is given to them due to not focusing and distractions. This can then lead to poor grades and lack of consistency in life. According to Shirin Hasan, MD, many of the accidents that occur are due to young drivers with ADHD. This is because of the distractions while driving, impulsivity and impatience when there is traffic, or the need to stay busy by being on the phone or blasting music. ADHD can also lead to problems such as depression, anxiety, and learning disabilities. With issues like this, people will easily seek drugs or smoke if they don’t use or get proper treatment to help the