Archive for Famous People with ADD ADHD
Lindsay Lohan: ADHD?
Posted by: | CommentsA recent article online reported that Lindsay Lohan has been given the right to take Adderall and Ambien. She is currently struggling with substance abuse and dependence, and apparently she has to go for regular drug screening. Court documents show that Lindsay has been prescribed Adderall – presumably for ADHD.
Gossip Lead Singer Has ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsThe lead singer of the Rock Band: Gossip has revealed that she was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
Beth Ditto explained that when she was finally diagnosed with ADHD, it helped to explain many of the struggles she’s had in her life.
You can read more about it here.
Celebrities With ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsI am always so appreciative when people step forward to share their stories and become advocates for ADD and ADHD.
In this article/slideshow, 7 celebrities share that they have ADD/ADHD.
Poker and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsRecently, famous poker player Mike Matusow revealed that he has been diagnosed with ADHD. He also deals with addiction and Bipolar disorder.
Matusow has revealed his story in his biography, called: Mike Matusow: Check-Raising the Devil
Nascar and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsNascar driver Jeremy Mayfield has shared that he has ADHD, and takes the medication Adderall for it.
This disclosure has come in a ’roundabout’ way. This relates to the reports that Mr. Mayfield was suspended from driving due to finding amphetamines in his urine during a random urine drug screen. Mr. Mayfield has explained that he takes Adderall medication for ADHD, as well as Claritin D. This issue is before the courts. You can read the news updates here.
Seth Godin Has ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsSeth Godin is a modern marketing guru – in fact, he has his own action figure. As the author of many best selling marketing books including: Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
Green Day Have ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsGreen Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong was interviewed recently about the best-selling band’s new and upcoming album. In discussing the timing and arrangements, he reported to AP, “That is a painstaking process, let me tell you! For a bunch of guys that are ADHD [Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder], it’s hard to have patience!”
Ty Pennington: Harnessing The Power of Celebrity For ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsSay what you will about celebrity news, sometimes a good cause can use the publicity generated from a celebrity spokesperson. New Orleans reconstruction has Brad Pitt. Parkinson Disease has Michael J. Fox.
Michael Phelps – Olympic Swimmer Has ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsMichael Phelps, the Olympic swimmer – who plans to win 8 Gold Medals at the Beijing Olympics – has ADHD.
He was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 9 years old. He used a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. After a few years, he was able to manage his ADHD without the medication.
Ty Pennington & ADHD Experts On Call
Posted by: | CommentsSeptember 19th is ADHD Awareness Day. In honor of this day, Ty Pennington (who has ADHD) will host an event called: ADHD Experts On Call.
