{"product_id":"delivered-from-distraction","title":"Delivered From Distraction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e''If you read only one book about attention deficit disorder, it should be \u003ci\u003eDelivered from Distraction\u003c\/i\u003e.'' Michael Thompson, Ph.D., \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling co-author of \u003ci\u003eRaising Cain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1994,\u003ci\u003e Driven to Distraction \u003c\/i\u003esparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Widely recognized as the classic in the field, the book has sold more than a million copies. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder - all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated. In this new book, Drs Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey build on the breakthroughs of \u003ci\u003eDriven to Distraction\u003c\/i\u003e to offer a comprehensive and entirely up-to-date guide to living a successful life with ADD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Hallowell and Ratey point out, ''attention deficit disorder'' is a highly misleading description of an intriguing kind of mind. Original, charismatic, energetic, often brilliant, people with ADD have extraordinary talents and gifts embedded in their highly charged but easily distracted minds. Tailored expressly to ADD learning styles and attention spans, \u003ci\u003eDelivered from Distraction \u003c\/i\u003eprovides accessible, engaging discussions of every aspect of the condition, from diagnosis to finding the proper treatment regime. Inside you''ll discover:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- whether ADD runs in families\u003cbr\u003e- new diagnostic procedures, tests, and evaluations\u003cbr\u003e- the links between ADD and other conditions\u003cbr\u003e- how people with ADD can free up their inner talents and strengths\u003cbr\u003e- the new drugs and how they work, and why they''re not for everyone\u003cbr\u003e- exciting advances in nonpharmaceutical therapies, including changes in diet, exercise, and lifestyle\u003cbr\u003e- how to adapt the classic twelve-step program to treat ADD\u003cbr\u003e- sexual problems associated with ADD and how to resolve them\u003cbr\u003e- strategies for dealing with procrastination, clutter, and chronic forgetfulness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eADD is a trait, a way of living in the world. It only becomes a disorder when it impairs your life. Featuring gripping profiles of patients with ADD who have triumphed,\u003ci\u003e Delivered from Distraction \u003c\/i\u003eis a wise, loving guide to releasing the positive energy that all people with ADD hold inside. If you have ADD or care about someone who does, this is the book you must read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57394269061502,"sku":"NW9781399813266","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781399813266.jpg?v=1778678996","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/delivered-from-distraction","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}