Interview with Dr Joel L. Young: “Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is a neurobiological condition that affects certain types of brain functioning. It affects an estimated 7-9% of school age children, approximately 4.7% of adults living in the United States today or roughly eight million people. Experts indicate that this condition is more prevalent in males by a two to one margin. In many cases, AD/HD is an inherited condition. AD/HD is a lifespan condition that affects children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. It affects both males and females, and people of all races and cultural backgrounds. Symptoms include: poor attention span, excess distractibility, excessive impulsivity, hyperactivity, chronic procrastination, poor organization, excessive forgetfulness, frequently losing things and the inability to complete tasks. … If you were in school more than say 15 or 20 years ago and had some or all of the above symptoms, you were most likely labeled as being stupid, lazy, a problem child or someone who had behavioral issues. … HealthNewsDigest.com recently spoke with Dr Joel L. Young who is the medical director and founder of the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine (RCBM), a multi-disciplinary clinic providing mental health services throughout the metropolitan Detroit area.” (03/13/06)