ADHD can be treated with behavioral therapy, medications, or a combination of both (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). It is best for children between the ages of four and five to start with behavioral therapy before they are prescribed any medicine. Successful treatment plans consist of monitoring, follow-ups, and any changes that may occur during the process. Additional treatment options for ADHD include behavioral intervention strategies, parent training, and school accommodations and interventions (CDC, 2015). Some of the medications currently used to treat ADHD are Ritalin, Metadate, and Strattera. Most of these drugs are stimulants used to activate brain circuits that support attention and focused behavior. This reduces hyperactivity (National Institute for Mental Health, 2012). Currently, the number of boys taking drugs is more than double that of girls, and an equal number of men and women (Sternberg,
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