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Yes, to a degree. ADHD is caused by underdevelopment in certain regions of the brain. However, individuals with ADHD have less dopamine in the brain and respond to drugs that increase this chemical in the brain.
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I believe there is no solid scientific research to support the "chemical imbalance in the brain" theory of mental illness.
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∙ 8y agoADHD is basically a difference in the way the brain works. I would not classify it as either chemical or physical, but possibly mental.
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Can ADHD be prevented?
Probably not. ADHD is caused by an imbalance in brain chemistry that is almost certainly hereditary.
Can you get ADD from taking Adderall?
ADD/ADHD is not caused by taking a medication. However, it is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. What Adderall does is to correct the imbalance that resides in the brain. Also, ADD/ADHD is not caused by anything other than the imbalance itself, and is normally a child onset disorder...However, sometimes it can be adult onset, but the truth remains that you most likely have had it your entire life, just never been effected by it....
Is ADHD chromosome disorder?
if you got really specific then no if is a chemical imbalance that occurs in your nervous system
What organs does affects attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
it affects how the person thinks and percieves things. for exqmple if you ask a question and they dont get it then you ask the same one with different wording and they totally understand what you are asking. they cant sit still or if they do its very hard for them to. hard to pay attention. they percieve things differently than other people do it odesnt make them stupid most people with ADD/ADHD are very bright
Does Pepsi cause ADHD?
ADHD is how your brain works, the chemicals in your brain cannot be altered by Pepsi, and I think that ADHD can only be caused by the way your brain works from the start of your life, and nothing else can cause it.
What is believed to be the mechanism behind ADHD symptoms?
Although the exact cause of ADHD is not known, an imbalance of certain neurotransmitters, the chemicals in the brain that transmit messages between nerve cells, is believed to be the mechanism behind ADHD symptoms
What is the opposite of ADHD?
There isn't an opposite of ADHD par say. Schizophrenia would be the chemical opposite of ADHD since it involves too much dopamine in the brain as opposed to little dopamine in individuals with ADHD.
Can animals have ADHD?
Animals could potentially have ADHD since it caused by a defect in the dopamine receptors in the brain of mammals. There has been several models of ADHD in animals, but it is not yet treatable.
Is ADHD caused from a lack of discipline?
No; there is numerous clinical studies, brain scans, and medical knowledge confirming that ADHD is linked to underdevelopment of certain regions of the brain. The evidence supporting ADHD is long reaching and not disputed by medical professionals. In some cases, the diagnosis for ADHD is questioned but not the disorder itself.
Is ADHD a type of mental illness?
ADHD is known as a brain disorder due to a chemical imbalance in the brain, and is also commonly categorized under 'Mental Health'. But since it is a type of disorder, it's not really a 'sickness' because it can't be cured, just managed and kept under control.
Add ADHD is caused by what?
Its mostly hereditary, passed on from parent to child. Please note a child can have ADHD even if the parents do not. On the other hand a parent can have ADHD and not pass it on to the child. Physically ADHD is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain along with other factors.
Why does ADHD make you Hyper?
The answer is not entirely known, however ADHD is caused by underdevelopment within certain regions of the brain. ADHD may be entirely genetic, environmental, or a mixture of both. Research is being conducted to find the exact reason and cause for ADHD.
