Driven to Distraction (Revised)

Groundbreaking and comprehensive, "Driven to Distraction" is a lifeline for the approximately eighteen million Americans believed to suffer from ADHD. Now, the bestselling book has been revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation seeking answers.

Through vivid stories and case studies of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the various forms ADHD can take, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and provide a thorough overview of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. Most importantly, they focus on the positive aspects that can accompany this "disorder"—including high energy, intuition, creativity, and enthusiasm.

About the Authors

Edward M. Hallowell, MD, was a lecturer at Harvard Medical School for twenty years and is now the director of the Hallowell Centers in Seattle, San Francisco, New York City, and the Boston area. He is the co-author of "Driven to Distraction," "Delivered from Distraction," and "Answers to Distraction," as well as the author of "CrazyBusy," "The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness," and "Worry," among other titles. He also hosts a weekly podcast called "Distraction," which offers practical solutions for how to focus and regain control in today’s digital world.

John J. Ratey, MD, is a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and practices privately. He lives in the Boston area.