The “No Medication” Approach to Adult ADHD

By: Jeff Drongowski

ADHD: The Data

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a very real problem for millions of Americans. More and more adults are coming to the realization that poor focus, attention, and concentration, as well as other distractible behaviors, are significantly impacting their ability to effectively manage their families, careers, and social lives. Research funded by the National Institutes for Mental Health indicates that ADHD currently affects about 4% of adults in the United States.

The numbers in youth are higher, and on the rise (11% nationally as of 2011 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It appears …read more