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2 Studies Tie Dopamine to ADHD

Low level of brain chemical connected to substance abuse, too

By Heather McPherson,  Newser User

Posted Aug 7, 2007 5:19 PM CDT

(Newser) – Levels of dopamine—a brain chemical associated with movement and emotion—may explain the occurrence of attention deficit and hyperactivity, two studies published yesterday concluded. The studies found decreased dopamine activity in the brains of individuals, both children and adults, diagnosed with ADHD. Doctors say...   Read full story »

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