You May Need to Rethink Medication for ADHD #adhd

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Thu, 2017-03-23 03:00

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood behavioral disorder. Children with ADHD are hyperactive, impulsive and have difficulty focusing on tasks. ADHD is neurologically based, meaning it involves the functioning of the brain and nervous system. Since ADHD is neurologically based, it unfortunately cannot be cured. However, it can be successfully managed, especially with early and consistent intervention and therapy.

ADHD medication has not been shown to cause either of these. Stimulant medication is in a person’s system for a set amount of hours, depending on the medication and the dosage. It does not last 24 hours a day, which means that if there were withdrawal symptoms they would be seen daily — and they are not.
~ Thomas Winterman

ADHD can’t be cured, but it can be managed.

Contrary to what some may think, not every child could be diagnosed with ADHD; the assessment process focuses on numerous very specific symptoms. ADHD medication is an effective intervention, as it is at least 80% effective in treating the disorder. It should be noted that ADHD medication has not been shown to be addictive and has negligible side effects. Counseling can also be effective in “rewiring” the brain and helping the person with ADHD develop coping skills and strategies.

Key Takeaways:

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ADHD is a neurological disorder that affects the prefrontal cortex.
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There is no one test to diagnose ADHD.
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Children with ADHD have a specific set of symptoms that differentiates them from other children’s “hyper” behavior.
Read the full article here:
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/12/28/you-may-need-to-rethink-medication-for-adhd/