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Does add/adhd typically tend to run in families?

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Yes: Yes but not as genetically loaded as other psychiatric disorders.

Answered 6/2/2013

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

yes: It is considered rather highly heritable in first degree relatives.

Answered 5/14/2016

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Yes: If the history is taken carefully, nearly all children will be found to have a family history of relatives with ADHD. Among the questions needed are about relatives with substance abuse problems and trouble with the law.

Answered 3/26/2015

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