If you read only one book on attention deficit disorder, it should be Delivered from Distraction.

In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in understanding attention deficit disorder. It is widely recognized as the classic work in this field and has sold over a million copies. Now, a second revolution is underway in the approach to ADD, with exciting news. Treatments, the understanding of the role of nutrition and exercise, even the way we define the disorder - all are changing radically.

In this new book, Dr. Edward M. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey expand upon the discoveries of Driven to Distraction to offer a comprehensive and contemporary guide to living a successful life with ADD.

In Delivered from Distraction you will find:

• Whether ADD runs in families
• New diagnostic procedures, tests, and evaluations
• Connections between ADD and other conditions
• How people with ADD can unlock their inner talents and strengths
• The new medications and how they work, and why they are not for everyone
• Exciting developments in non-medication treatments such as changes in diet, exercise, and lifestyle
• How to adapt the classic 12-step program for the treatment of ADD
• Sexual issues associated with ADD and how to resolve them
• Strategies for dealing with procrastination, clutter, and chronic forgetfulness

ADD is a characteristic behavior, a way of life in the world. It only becomes a disorder when it negatively affects your life. Delivered from Distraction is a wise and beloved guide to unlocking the positive energy that all people with ADD hold within them.