Approximately 2.5 million Americans are prescribed prescription stimulants such as Adderall or Ritalin to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a brain disorder that makes it difficult to concentrate and increases impulsive behavior. Prescription stimulants help to reduce these symptoms. However, many people use these drugs for non-medical purposes and without a prescription, especially college students who buy them from a friend with a prescription.
Read More »Hyperactivity & ADHD
ADHD in Children: Treatment Options
There are two treatment options with solid scientific evidence that they improve Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children: behavioral therapy (such as Parent Behavior Training) and medication. Here are several things to keep in mind while making the decision.
Read More »ADHD Treatment: Medications and Alternatives
The use of stimulant medications to treat attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) steadily increased in the United States from 1991 to 1999. Though the medications are shown to be effective in 70-80% of children with ADHD, the skyrocketing use of these drugs is worrisome, given the cardiovascular risks that have recently come to light. As such, what are the alternatives, and what does this mean for your child?
Read More »