ADHD in my "friend" from school?

So, you think he has a problem. Does he think he has a problem?

Watch few minutes video with Dr. Mary Ann Block to find answers you are looking for.

http://www.cchrint.org/2009/09/15/no-more-adhd/

Dr. Mary Ann Block

"Because of my medical training, my goal as a physician is to look for and treat the underlying conditions causing the patient’s problem, rather than just covering up those symptoms with drugs. I have seen and treated thousands of children from all over the United States, who had previously been labeled ADHD and treated with amphetamine drugs. By taking a thorough history and giving these children a complete physical exam as well as doing lab tests and allergy testing, I have consistently found that these children do not have ADHD, but instead have allergies, dietary problems, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid problems and learning difficulties that are causing their symptoms. All of these medical and educational problems can be treated, allowing the child to be successful in school and life, without being drugged."

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I would recommend you reading following booklet for parents

http://www.fightforkids.org/Psychiatric_Drugs_and_...

and following less than 2 minutes video about psychiatry diagnosis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3JQ8OVHVWA&feature...

...and

Psychiatry - NO SCIENCE-NO CURES (4:54min) Do psychiatrists and by them prescribed drugs help people?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHu7Ik36128

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you can also google or yahoo "adhd fraud" - you get good links like

http://www.adhdfraud.org/

Articles, essays, and other information pertaining to the fraud of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)--Compiled by Dr. Fred Baughman

Fred A. Baughman Jr., MD has been an adult & child neurologist, in private practice, for 35 years.

Maybe AD-HD Or could be that He just gets really nervous and excited when your there, Alot of young men get nervous and tend to rattle on for fear that the conversation will turn and leave them in silence and that would make him feel very awkward. You might want to check with some of his friends And see if he is that way when your not around,At least before you mention anything mental because If you mention mental stuff That could be very embarrising for him,Until you have had a chance to check on the other stuff,Just simply say (Hey! slow down and let me catch up) LOL, I hope this works for you ...Good luck..

There are 70 million children under the age of 18 in US. The most conservative estimates suggest that at least 3 to 5 percent have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These disorders are characterized by behavior that is disruptive and disturbing to others in the child’s environment. In comparison with children of similar age, children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have difficulty maintaining attention and remaining on task, especially if the task is somewhat routine or monotonous. Children with ADHD are also quite impulsive, often acting before they think about the likely consequences of their actions. In addition, many ADHD children are much more fidgety, restless, and call for quiet or subdued behaviour. Children with ADHD often have other problems, including learning difficulties and poor school performance.

Recently has been a tremendous upsurge of interest in the problems of children with ADHD. This interest is reflected not only in the increased number of books and articles in the scientific literature but also in the explosion of material directed at parents and teachers. The problem of children with ADHD have also attracted the attention of media. It has also been featured in popular magazines, newspaper columns and world wide web.

Although this publicity has led to increased public awareness about ADHD, it has also led to a proliferation of myths and misinformation about the disorder and the method used to treat it. There are proven treatments for children with ADHD and learning disabilities let’s be very clear, when we use the term “proven” i refer only to those treatments which have met rigorous scientific tests of their effectiveness. Sometimes televisions reporters and websites have graviatated toward new and unusual treatment programs which offer the promise of a miracle cure. A few of those alternative treatments may ultimately stand up to close scientific scrutiny. Some, how ever, represent little more than wishful thinking, while others are actually the work of charlatans and quacks whose principal interest is in lining their own pockets.

ok...now honestly it could be adhd and it could not...theres no way to tell for sure..i have adhd myself and if he does have it then theres really no way to calm him...adhd kind of has a mind of its own its just that some people have it worse than others. I would say that he probably does and that theres nothing you can help. I would also say try to keep him off the caffiene and sweets because those make adhd a lot worse. I rarely have caffiene and sweets and nobody can even tell i have adhd. Some people are just naturally hyper i guess!! I hope that helps.

Suggest him to seek mental help because you think he has ADHD is all you can do if you want anything to happen...