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'A Problem in the Brain'; ADHD medicine is not just for children anymore.(attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)

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| October 17, 2005 | Tyre, Peg | COPYRIGHT 2009 Newsweek, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse, distribution or alteration without express written permission of Newsweek is prohibited. For permission: www.newsweek.com. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Peg Tyre

Robert Tudisco, 40, didn't realize he had attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder when he was working as a criminal prosecutor in New York City. His job provided him with "plenty of excitement, lots of courtroom action," and he relied on adrenaline to keep him focused. But when Tudisco left the D.A.'s office for private practice, he found it impossible to manage his time and stay on top of the paper flow. After floundering for a few years, he went to a psychiatrist who diagnosed him with ADHD and prescribed a stimulant. On days when he's in court, Tudisco doesn't take it. But on days when he has to organize case files, the medication keeps him on…

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