In 1980, I was diagnosed with ADD. The understanding and implications of that term was nowhere as extensive as they are today. Had they been, I might have received the type of help which could have helped to learn how to do things such as plan and organize efficently, understand the spatial relationships between actions and their consequences, how to make reasonably thought-out decisions rather then impulsive, spur-of-the-moment ones and why that was important, and how to recognize and understand my need for external stiumli; and how a positive, safe and acceptable outlet was more desired then the dangerous and reckless ones.
For those who may not understand what living with ADHD actually means, here are a couple of informative links which may prove helpful.
ADHD and the Reticular Activating System
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD of the Christian Kind