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Find out what causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), what the symptoms are, and how it’s treated.

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Causes of ADHD

No one knows exactly what causes ADHD, but certain things are known to play a role.

Adult ADHD: Statistics and Facts

It’s estimated that adult ADHD affects more than 8 million adults (or up to 5% of Americans).

Adult ADHD and Childhood Trauma

There’s an association between having childhood trauma and developing ADHD in adulthood. Here’s a look at that connection.

Adult ADHD and PTSD

Some studies found that when you have ADHD, you’re four times more likely to also have PTSD.

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