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  • Why Structure is So Important for Adults with ADD  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    Many adults with attention deficit disorder (ADD) struggle with the same challenges. One of the biggest challenges faced by ADD adults is creating and implementing structure in their lives.
  • The Up Side to Ritalin  By : Anthony Kane MD
    I don't think that stimulants are being pushed too hard, but I do think that they are not being used properly. The main advantage of stimulants, like Ritalin, is that they help control the child's symptoms so that other interventions will be more effective.
  • Treatment for ADHD  By : Anthony Kane MD
    We view stimulant medication as the most effective treatment, but realize that it is not a complete solution. Since medication has its limitations, psychotherapy has been used in addition to medication.
  • The 4 Steps of Personal Change for Adults with AD/HD  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    Making personal changes that last is an important part of managing adult AD/HD.
  • New Study On ADHD Treatment: Can Pine Bark Reduce ADHD Symptoms in Children?  By : Alvin Toh
    A new research study has found that pine bark extract, marketed as Pycnogenol, may be an effective ADHD treatment. Pycnogenol has been shown to reduce hyperactivity in children. It also helped to improve focus and attention span and aided motor skills coordination in the children tested.
  • ADHD Treatment Through Behavior Therapy  By : Alvin Toh
    Millions of children are diagnosed with ADHD each year, many of them before the age of six. The most prevalent form of treatment is typically prescription medication, which may help to reduce the symptoms of ADHD so the child can function normally in a school setting. Unfortunately, drug medications are not without side effects and can be addictive. For these reasons, many parents seek treatment for ADHD through behavior therapy.
  • Is Your ADD Causing Your Relationship To Suffer?  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    Relationships require hard work to begin with, and when you add adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) to the mix things only become more complicated. Here are a few tips that you can use in your relationship to help keep your ADD from causing excess stress and problems.
  • Adults with ADD: Are You Delegating Enough?  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    The importance of delegating - and 3 common delegating obstacles - for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
  • Falling Asleep: An ADD Nightmare  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    People with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder tend to have trouble falling asleep. Here are some tips and strategies for falling asleep easier at night.
  • Warning: It's Time to Get Serious About Boundaries  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    Boundaries are extremely important for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Here are 3 simple strategies that you can use to set boundaries and take care of yourself.
  • The Dangers Of Overprescribed ADHD Medications  By : Alvin Toh
    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become the fastest growing diagnosed disorder among children under the age of 18. Many children in countries such as the US, New Zealand and Australia are being prescribed medications at an alarming rate. As the FDA requires ADHD drugs to carry warning labels, the overmedication of children with ADHD is becoming a real concern.
  • Is Ritalin Safe For Treating ADHD Children?  By : Alvin Toh
    Ritalin is one of the most prevalent drugs used to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is prescribed to thousands of children under the age of 18 every year. While Ritalin has been shown to help in severe cases of ADHD, it is not beneficial in mild cases as its side effects may be worse than the symptoms of ADHD. Ritalin has varying side effects on children, some of which can be potentially harmful.
  • 3 Strategies for Getting Work Done for Adults with ADD  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    Information and advice for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) who are struggling to get their work done.
  • A Guide to Finishing Summer Projects for Adults with ADD  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    Help for adults with ADD who are struggling to finish summer projects while still enjoying their time off.
  • The Dangers Of Trileptal: What You Should Know  By : Alvin Toh
    Trileptal is also known as oxcarbazepine. It is an anti-seizure used to stabilize the levels of electrical activity in the brain. It is most often prescribed to patients who have ADHD combined with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). While other anti-seizure medications have undergone various studies, the effectiveness of Trileptal has not been studied extensively.
  • Why Daily Planning is So Important for Adults with ADD  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    For adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, tips for daily planning.
  • ADHD Diet: Treating ADHD Naturally  By : Alvin Toh
    If you are looking for an alternative treatment to ADHD, you may want to consider making dietary changes. Dietary changes have been effective in controlling the symptoms of ADHD in some children and adult. Essentially, an adhd diet is about..
  • Recognizing ADHD Symptoms In Children  By : Alvin Toh
    ADHD symptoms can be divided into three categories. These are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Learning to recognize ADHD symptoms can help to determine when to seek professional help. These symptoms need to be present for...
  • ADHD Treatment: Ritalin Side Effects  By : Alvin Toh
    Ritalin is a drug commonly prescribed many doctors to treat patients with ADHD symptoms. However, Ritalin has also been used illegally for many years and it has been proven to be addictive and harmful to some extent.
  • Are Side Effects of ADHD Drugs Worse Than ADHD Symptoms?  By : Alvin Toh
    Most ADHD drugs often leave a patient with bad side effects. In some circumstances, the side effects have been said to be just as bad, if not worse than the symptoms of ADHD themselves. So could this possibly be true?
  • A Pediatrician on Helping your Kid with ADD/ ADHD  By : Alvaro Fernandez
    Many children with ADD/ ADHD present a working memory bolttleneck. Today we interview Dr. Arthur Lavin, Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western School of Medicine and one of the first providers of a Working Memory Training program for kids with attention deficits, who explains to us what working memory is and why it is important to train it. Dr. Lavin trained with esteemed Mel Levine.
  • 6 Ways to Slow Down the Adult ADD Brain  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    If you have adult ADD, then you know that sometimes, slowing down is a very hard thing to do. There are so many tasks to accomplish and so little time to get them done. So your mind goes into high speed, trying to accomplish it all and more, or worrying about the fact that it seems impossible to get it all done.
  • Self-Care for Adults with ADD: Put On Your Oxygen Mask  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    Take a moment to think about what happens when you get on an airplane. Before the plane takes off, the flight attendants outline safety procedures and inform you that, should the oxygen masks drop down, you must put yours on before you help anyone else.
  • ADHD Treatment: Adderall Side Effects  By : Alvin Toh
    Adderall is an amphetamine that stimulates the central nervous system. It has been approved by the FDA since 1996 for treating ADHD in adults and in children over the age of 6 years old. Adderall tends to have longer lasting results and its side effects are actually not as harsh as the side effects of Ritalin, another drug medication for ADHD.
  • Recognizing ADHD Symptoms  By : Alvin Toh
    ADHD is a condition that affects many children and it is can be difficult for parents to distinguish whether their child has it or not. So what are the symptoms of ADHD and what should you really be looking out for?
  • ADHD Support Groups: Why Joining One Can Help You  By : Alvin Toh
    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can have a significant impact on your quality of life when you don’t get the proper care and support. Whether you have ADHD or whether a family member or friend has been diagnosed with it, joining an ADHD support group can help you deal better with the disorder.
  • ADHD Treatment: The Dangers of Trileptal  By : Alvin Toh
    Trileptal is a drug which stabilizes the levels of electrical activity within the brain. Its original use was for people who suffer from seizures and for that it has been FDA approved. However it has only been recently that this drug is used to treat people who suffer from mood swings and ADHD and it is now that the dangerous side effects have started to appear.
  • 5 Strategies for ADDed Effectiveness on the Job  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    For many people with ADD, work life can be difficult. If your working environment is not ADD-friendly, then you may find yourself feeling chronically disorganized and stressed out at work. Whether or not you choose to share your diagnosis with your employer, the following strategies can help you become more effective at work.
  • 10 Benefits of Having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  By : Jennifer Koretsky
    There is a common misconception in the world that having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a bad thing. Here are 10 reasons this is not so true.
  • Adderall Side Effects – What You Should Know  By : Alvin Toh
    Adderall is a drug that is commonly prescribed by doctors for the treatment of ADHD. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a psychiatric disorder that affects children and adults. The disorder manifests as a persistent inability to pay attention along with extreme hyperactivity. While there is no cure for ADHD, doctors often prescribe drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall to manage the symptoms of ADHD.
  • Dietary Treatments For ADHD  By : Alvin Toh
    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychological disorder that affects an estimated 10% of all school age children. Ritalin and Adderall are stimulants commonly prescribed by doctors to treat ADHD symptoms. The side effects of these drugs include decreased appetite, insomnia, increased anxiety, irritability, mild stomach aches or headaches. As a result, many sufferers seek alternative treatments over drug medications for ADHD.

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