October 06, 2008
by Carol Diefenbach
Kids these days give the impression of being overactive. The more I age, the more I observe this happening.Actually, this is so prevalent that it is a bit tough to reach a conclusion on what comprises standard activity levels and what hyperactivity is. ADHD, which stands for Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder has increased tremendously in present day children.
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October 01, 2008
by Jon Bennett
If you have a child on medication for ADD/ADHD and you want to switch over to a drug-free treatment for the disorder, you cannot just suddenly stop the medicines. Your child needs to be weaned off the drugs slowly and shifted on to other treatments. Here is how to go about it:
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September 18, 2008
by Bertil Hjert
Use of medication for ADD has always been a controversial debate. However, Experts feel that medical treatment benefits patient. Here, one needs to be very particular about the dosage and timing.
Ritalin is the most widely used medication for ADHD. There are many other types of useful medications available for curing this disorder. People who do not respond to a particular medication doctors prescribe another medication or combination that will help control symptoms. Secondary medications are also available. However, these require closer monitoring during the initial phase of treatment.
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September 11, 2008
by Rcon Franchesca
Dexedrine is basically one of the top brands of the generic psycho-stimulant medication called Dextroamphetamine, which is known to produce energy, self-confidence, and wakefulness. Available in either capsule and table form, Dexedrine is a generally recommended to individuals who have the following conditions:
1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD
2. Recurrent sleep attacks or Narcolepys
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September 10, 2008
by Sa’Diyya Seedat
Ritalin, Adderall, Stattera and others are all very common medications used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder. Often these medications are given as a fist choice, without fully exploring other treatment options.
Whilst I am not against medication in extreme cases that call for it, I feel that in the vast majority of cases medication is unnecessary.
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September 03, 2008
by harvey ong
For a few years now, there have been some worries among parents and patients that ADHD medication had more than just short-term side effects on the children taking them. One of the most recent concerns regarding this was the possibility of these medications making children more vulnerable to substance abuse later on in life. These worries have been around for a few years now, with some reports of cases where parents refused the medication for their children out of fear of this development.
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