MW> MK> I am sure alcohol could play a part in a lot of things.  I seriously
MW> MK> doubt that it plays a part in true ADHD.  Perhaps enviromentally, a
MW> MK> child could exhibit symptoms of ADHD becuase of being ignored or 
abused
MW> MK> by the alcoholic. but this is not what ADHD is.  It is a neurological
MW> MK> disorder and not one caused by the environment.  Children are born 
with
MW> MK> ADHD.  The don't aquire it.
There are TWO types of ADHD according to the papers I have.  I am only
interested in that with genetic alcohlism as I refuse to practice
"mental health" in any shape or form.
MW> Very true, but I was refering to the child that would resort to alcohol
MW> to "self-medicate"...and I do know children as young as 6 who have become
MW> drinkers. I, too, have had experience in AA and have heard stories from
MW> kids 11 or 12 having 1 or 2 years "clean"....I couldn't believe it but
MW> it is true. Now understand, I am not taking sides with Jane. I *don't*
MW> believe that AD(H)D has anything to do with alcohol but kids can try to
MW> self-medicate.
ADHD has a lot to do with the families of alcoholics.  It is considered
among some to be one form of Fetal Alcohol Sydrome.
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