http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/authors/246/ilse-d-carrizales Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Wed, 27 May 2026 07:49:06 -0400 Wed, 27 May 2026 07:49:06 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/280/understanding-attention-deficit-disorder-addadhd-to-medicate-or-not-to-medicate By Ilse D. Carrizales - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), has become increasingly prevalent in children and adolescents as the years have passed. Reports show that more than two million school-aged children are diagnosed with this neurobehavioral disorder that may transition with them into their adult lives (“ADHD-A Public”). ADHD is an important public health concern because it causes impairment in school performance as well as in socialization habits (Lesesne, Perou, and Brann). While there are many different ways to treat ADHD, such as counseling... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:05 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/280/understanding-attention-deficit-disorder-addadhd-to-medicate-or-not-to-medicate