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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But use of cigarettes, alcohol, or other drugs during pregnancy may increase the risk for ADHD.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference February 2, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics |
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