Addiction is rampant with ADD and much destruction stems from that. Many use drugs, alcohol, or even addictive behaviors to self-medicate trying to just feel "normal". Others had used more healthful activities to manage their brains such as running or other intense exercise.
Yes, I believe this happened with my twin. It is what really worries with regard to DS - seems like medication carries a big risk of addiction and non-medication in a case a true ADHD does as well. And I can't seem to get to a place where I am confident that he does indeed have it.
Irena, you would likely find Dr. Amen's Six Types of ADD book incredibly helpful and may be something you could share with family. It was life changing for us. I sent a copy to my inlaws and some undiagnosed in the family found themselves in this book realizing for the first time why they had challenges they had never understood.
I will check this book out- Thanks!
