ADHD Blog

ADHD and PTSD

J Atten Disord. 2014 Feb 24.  The Neuropsychological Profile of Comorbid Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Adult ADHD. Antshel KM, Biederman J, Spencer TJ, Faraone SV. This article describes an examination of

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Myths About the Treatment of ADHD

Myth: ADHD medications “anesthetize” ADHD children.The idea here is that the drug treatment of ADHD is no more than a chemical straightjacket intended to control a child’s behavior to be less bothersome

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ADHD and Diet

If we are to believe what we read on the Internet, dieting can cure many of the ills faced by humans. Much of what is written is true. Changes in dieting

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Natural Remedies for ADHD: Are they Effective?

Are Nonpharmacologic Treatments for ADHD Useful? There are several very effective ADHD medications, and treatment guidelines from professional organizations view these drugs as the first line of treatment for people with ADHD symptoms.

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One Year on ADHD Medications

Fredriksen M, Dahl AA, Martinsen EW, Klungsoyr O, Haavik J, Peleikis DE “Effectiveness of one-year pharmacological treatment of adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): An open-label prospective study of time in treatment, dose,

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Driving and ADHD

Zheng Chang, PhD; Paul Lichtenstein, PhD; Brian M. D’Onofrio, PhD; Arvid Sjölander, PhD; Henrik Larsson, PhD. “Serious Transport Accidents in Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and the Effect of Medication: A Population-Based

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Non Pharma Overview

There are several very effective drugs for ADHD and that treatment guidelines from professional organization view this drugs as the first line of treatment for people with ADHD. The only exception

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Myths About the Causes of ADHD

Myth: ADHD is caused by poor parenting or teaching.Parents and teachers are popular targets for those who misunderstand ADHD. This myth posits that ADHD would not exist if parents and teachers were

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Micronutrient Treatment

In contrast to a large literature demonstrating the effects of medications for adult ADHD, a small but growing literature is beginning to document the value of naturopathic treatments. A good example

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ADHD in Older Adults

Just as there have been concerns about the treatment and potential increased societal burden as we improve disease recognition with adolescents recently diagnosed with ADHD aging into adulthood, there are similar

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Adherence to Stimulants in Adult ADHD

O’Callaghan, P.  “Adherence to stimulants in adult ADHD.”  J Atten Def Hyp Disord. (2014) 6:111-120. This study uses a mixed-method design to investigate the factors that influence stimulant medication adherence in adults with

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Diagnosing and Monitoring ADHD

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, which include using DSM-IV criteria to evaluate ADHD, using rating scales from multiple sources to assist

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