Christina GonzalezApplication DocumentTreatment of ADHD A large percentage of Americans suffer from attention deficit disorder also known as ADHD. The article I chose to write about is a US News article by Rachel Pomerance Berl titled Meds or No Meds? How to treat a child with ADHD. This article discusses ADHD and how many Americans are affected by this disorder, but also when to treat or not treat a patient who claims to have ADHD. This disorder affects the way people concentrate, causes excessive activity and poor impulse control. ADHD can often begin to affect an individual's life if the disorder is not treated properly. This disorder can start to create problems when you are involved in situations that are structured or require attention for a long period of time. However, a common concern that many experts must remain cautious about is when or when not to administer ADHD medications because the child's or adult's parents may have other reasons, such as wanting the medication to improve their skills and abilities to beat their abilities. competition. Over the past two years there has been a vast increase in the number of Americans suffering from ADHD. ADHD has become a hot topic of discussion for the public, attracting increasing attention and concern. The way healthcare providers treat and ensure they appropriately treat ADHD patients is to carefully evaluate the patient. As this disorder became more well known, many parents became more aware and realized that their students' poor academic performance or behavioral problems may not be intentional. the best and do better. This is where… half of the paper… and the cognitive ability to organize normal thoughts and tasks was difficult after my mild traumatic brain injury and the medication I was prescribed helped me during my recovery process. Therefore, ADHD medications have various different uses and continue to help patients suffering from a variety of mental dysfunctions. Additionally, this article introduces important points that have improved my understanding of how many patients suffer from attention deficit disorder and the concerns that commonly arise. This was an informative article about ADHD and briefly addresses the key points and concerns people have about ADHD.Work CitedBerl, RP (n.d.). Drugs or no drugs? How to treat a child with ADHD. News from the United States. Retrieved May 10, 2014, from http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2013/08/15/meds-or-no-meds-how-to-treat-a-child - with-add