What is ADD or ADHD?

For the purposes of brevity, the term ADD will be used to cover the symptoms of a disorder that affects focus/concentration abilities; impulse control; goal setting; ability to finish goals or projects; and hyperactive behavior. This disorder is caused by diagnosable brain conditions and is frequently accompanied by depression and/or anxiety problems. ADD can be recognized by a long history of the above symptoms starting in childhood and extending to the present.

Many people have questioned whether or not ADD is real.  Technology has caught up with the question and the answer is yes, ADD with or without hyperactivity, is a real brain condition observable in brain scan studies.  This 3 minute video, by Dr. Gerald Chodak, provides a basis for understanding this documented disorder.