Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is known as one of the most common neurobiological disorder in children, adolescents and adults. Currently, this disorder is treated with stimulant medications that cause significant negative side effects with no real cure for the disorder. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatments for children diagnosed with ADHD are on the rise due to the negative feedback received from parents of children that are currently taking stimulant medications as treatments. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a behavioral, developmental and neurobiological disorder that is a commonly diagnosed disorder in children. This …show more content…
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