摘要：Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most prevalent problems among adolescents and children. Its prevalence among the public varies from 4 to 12 percent. This psychiatric disorder is accompanied by such improper symptoms as hyperactivity, attention deficit and impulsiveness. For diagnosis, the symptoms should continue to be seen for at least six months, appearing for the first time after the age of three and before the age of seven. This disorder can expose a child to depression, education failure, drug abuse and smoking, delinquencies, driving law disobedience and accidents. Some symptoms of this disorder can continue up until adulthood. Perusals of the related literature as well as that of highly valid academic websites have been used in this research to collect the required data.The results obtained in this study show that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder which is highly common among children might expose the child to such hazards as depression, crime, drug addiction and educational problems. Therefore, it should be diagnosed early in order to be treated on time.
