While there is a general myth that ADHD only effects children, one cannot deny the fact that many adults are also stricken with this mental disorder. ADHD in adults can lead to the same type of problems it does for children but on a greater stage with more at stake. Relationships and careers can be effected by untreated ADHD. Hence it is important to eliminate the myth that only children are effected by this. One should seek medication and counseling for this if the ADHD begins to take over one’s life. Through help, one can begin to gain control over ADHD at any age, but even more so importantly for an adult who has so much to lose.