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The National
Resource Center on AD/HD (NRC): A Program of CHADD, was established
in 2002 to be the national clearinghouse for the latest evidence-based
information on AD/HD. The NRC provides comprehensive information and
support to individuals with AD/HD, their families and friends, and the
professionals involved in their lives.
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The NRC offers:
 The NRC Web site at www.help4adhd.org,
with information on symptoms, diagnosis
and treatment, educational issues, and Living with
AD/HD for individuals and families affected by the disorder.
NRC Library - an online bibliographic database with
over 3,500 records
Professional health information specialists
who can respond to your individual questions. Call us at
800-233-4050 (M-F, 9am-5pm Eastern time)
Although individuals living with AD/HD can be very successful in life,
without identification and proper treatment, AD/HD may have serious
consequences, including school failure, depression, problems with
relationships, substance abuse, and job failure. Early identification
and treatment are extremely important.
Recognizing this, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) held a Public Health Perspective Conference on
AD/HD in Atlanta in 1999. A public health research agenda was developed
that included the need to establish a national resource center that
provides accurate and valid information to the public and
professionals.
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