This video answers the questions: Is ADHD untreatable? Is there an ADHD epidemic? Is ADHD a real disorder? What works better to treat ADHD: counseling or medication? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a controversial mental disorder listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. The recent surge in the number of people diagnosed, the increased use of medication designed to treat ADHD, and the overlap that ADHD has with normal childhood behavior has made this disorder a source of debate.

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