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I was just reading a post by Seth Godin and although it has to do with getting rich quick scams, it made me think of the quick ADHD cure scams out there. If you like, you can skip to the very last paragraph for the most important part!
Too good to be true (the overnight millionaire scam) by Seth Godin
 You probably don’t need to read this, but I bet you know people who do. Please feel free to repost or forward:
Times are tough, and many say they are going to be tougher. That makes some people more focused, it turns others desperate.
You may be tempted at some point to try to make a million dollars. To do it without a lot of effort or skill or risk. Using a system, some shortcut perhaps, or mortgaging something you already own.
There are countless infomercials and programs and systems that promise to help you do this. There are financial instruments and investments and documents you can sign that promise similar relief from financial stress.
Resist.
There are four ways to make a million dollars. Luck. Patient effort. Skill. Risk.
(Five if you count inheritance, and six if you count starting with two million dollars).
Conspicuously missing from this list are effortless 1-2-3 systems that involve buying an expensive book or series of tapes. Also missing are complicated tax shelters or other ‘proven’ systems. The harder someone tries to sell you this solution, the more certain you should be that it is a scam. If no skill or effort is required, then why doesn’t the promoter just hire a bunch of people at minimum wage and keep the profits?
There are literally a million ways to make a good living online, ten million ways to start and thrive with your own business offline. But all of these require effort, and none of them are likely to make you a million dollars.
Short version of my opinion: If someone offers to sell you the secret system, don’t buy it. If you need to invest in a system before you use it, walk away. If you are promised big returns with no risk and little effort, you know the person is lying to you. Every time.
By Seth Godin (click his head above to visit Seth’s blog)
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~Bryan
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I agree people need to be aware of ADD/ADHD scams, everyone is different and shows different symptoms, your best bet is to talk to your doctor and if you do try the “natural” meds, make sure they will not interact with any other medication you may be taking. I am on ADD medication and have read almost every book on how to get organized I can find. I am still not organized (my thoughts are) but definitely not my home. Some things have to come from within, no book or quick advice will fix every problem that comes with ADD/ADHD.
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