[Lazamataz]

I have ADD. I know it exists.

[Judith Anne]

Yes it does exist.

While I'm sure that the drugs are overused as behavioral restraints, there is an actual neurological problem that is ADHD, that is very painful for the sufferers.

The few instances where it is appropriate and useful should not be disparaged.

[US admirer]

How does your belief that you have some condition or another provide proof that it exists?

[PianoMan]

Those on either side of this debate who fear the overmedication of our youth might be interested to know that this is not the first time in history people have used medication as a substitute for parenting.

In the 19th century, when opium was legal in Britain, the best-selling varieties had names like "mother's helper." Opium was used regularly to make kids quiet and polite, the way more designer drugs are used today.

Does ADHD medication have it's uses? Sure, for an incredibly small number of kids who have genuine neurologically-initated problems. But using drugs as a substitute for parenting is a tactic with a long, sad history. Hey, raising kids can be an insane amount of work - is it any surprise many parents want a shortcut?

[Not Insane]

HA, HA. I saw your tag line "entertaining beautiful women since..." and, thanks to my own ADD and a bit of dyslexia, I thought it said "entering..."

'Course I don't really believe in ADD or ADHD (even though an "expert" says I'm classic ADD). And yes, I'm better at video games than anybody I know, especially for a 50 year old.

I think this article is spot on!

[nmh]

"I have ADD. I know it exists."

You too? ;)

I just can't focus on things I DON'T like it when someone tells me to control myself. Heck the worst they do to me for punishment is sit me in a chair or send me to my room where I can play games I enjoy.

Psssssssst - hope my parents don't find out that I'm really a spoiled rotten brat who needs some attention and discipline. Not that I'm alittle older I love all the material things they shower on me because they insist on BOTH working full time. Yeah, I'm pissed off at em but with ritalin I'm more relaxed and life goes on as usual for me, Did I mention that I get special treatment because of this "problem"? Like that too.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Laz! It's you!

[clamper1797]

I have HDAD as well. I'm 52 and STILL can't sit in my office for long periods of time ... It took a LOT of self disipline to get thru college