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Truths About ADHD Medications — ADHD Tip O the Day 970
There are many misconceptions about ADHD medications. The two classes of ADHD meds are the stimulants and the others. The following truths primarily apply to the stimulants: methylphenidate – Ritalin, et al, and amphetamine – Adderall, et al. 70% of … Continue reading
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Medicine for ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 857
Some people are on too much medicine and too many meds and some on not enough. Meds are helpful to some people and not to others. For some people meds are miracles and for some not helpful at all, or … Continue reading
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Stimulants and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 741
Stimulants for ADHD One of the common misconceptions and falsehoods posted on the net are that the stimulants are the same as street drugs. Not so. amphetamines vs methamphetamine Also, I believe that research shows: Stimulants are rarely abused by … Continue reading
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Science and ADHD Meds — ADHD Tip O the Day 780
from Chris Dendy: “Comments from Russell Barkley: Thanks Russ More Evidence of Brain Development Enhancement from ADHD Medications Just today yet another science journal article was published showing that staying on ADHD medications (stimulants) may help to promote brain development … Continue reading
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“Science says —” About ADHD — ADD Tip O The Day 724
‘Research shows that young children with ADHD do better with parental training and behavioral approaches than with medication’ I am a big fan of science, but it is not perfect. Much research is based on averages. For example, a new medication … Continue reading
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Amphetamines ??? — ADD Tip O the Day 659
Adderall is crystal meth! This is not accurate, but it does make a sensational headline. It’s from a recent post on the net. Adderall and meth are not the same, but they’re pretty similar. And so–???? If it helps you and … Continue reading
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Your Brain and Your ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 642
Your Genes We each have two copies of the serotonin transport gene, SERT, one from each parent. This gene regulates uptake of serotonin back into the cell. The gene comes in two flavors, long (L) and short (S). If you’re … Continue reading
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ADD ADHD As We Age: The Older Adult — ADD Tip O the Day 581
I didn’t discover I have ADD until I was 64. Suddenly, a lot of things made sense – why I couldn’t make model airplanes as a kid, why I killed a pregnant Guppy fish, why I was always losing my … Continue reading
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Stimulants for Children with ADD ADHD? – – – ADD Tip O the Day 561
New report on stimulants for children with ADD ADHD It depends on how you spin it : The headline: Increased risk of cardiovascular events in children on stimulants – Wow! Bad! Makes a sensational headline. 111 children out of 714,258 … Continue reading
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A Startling Thing From The NYT Natural Fix ADHD Article – – – ADD Tip O the Day 560
From the NYT sensational article on ADD ADHD This is the thing that startled me: Psychostimulants like Adderall and Ritalin help by blocking the transport of dopamine back into neurons, thus increasing its level in the brain. I’d understood that … Continue reading
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The Natural Fix For ADD ADHD Revealed At Last —ADD Tip o the Day 559
From the sensational new New York Times article: I promised to reveal “the natural fix for ADHD.” So, here it comes. Both parts. Part A: Adults should find a job that is suitable for them! But wait, there’s more! Part B : … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADD controversies, ADD medication, adderall, ADHD, adhd controversies, ADHD medicine, adult add, adult adhd, amphetamines, attention deficit, concerta, daytrana, ritalin, stimulant abuse, stimulant medication, stimulant medicine, stimulant misuse, stimulants, vyvanse
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ny times again downing ADD ADHD — ADD Tip o the DAY 556
More ADD ADHD Controversy I’m slogging through the November 2 New York Times article, “A Natural Fix for ADHD”. It’s not as nasty as the recent series of articles they ran; it’s more subtle. I’m having to take it in … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADD children and medicine., adderall, ADHD, adhd controversies, ADHD medication for children, adult add, adult adhd, amphetamines, attention deficit, controversies, ritalin, stimulants
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How to function with ADD ADHD – ADD Tip o the Day 541
Coping and functioning Isn’t that what we try to do? So if we have ADD ADHD we try to cope with it. We can’t cure it, but we can treat the symptoms, and we can use strategies to cope. And … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, add treatment, adderall, ADHD, adhd treatment, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, ritalin, strattera, vyvanse
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Living with ADD from Dr. Robin Binnig — ADD Tip o the Day 498
This is from Robin, who is a psychologist,an ADHD expert, and an ADDer. She tells it like it is. And offers some of her tips. Robin: “Isn’t it something how we can miss ADHD for so long in someone? I … Continue reading
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I don’t buy it – The war on ritalin — ADD Tip o the Day 459
The New York Times seems embarked on a war against ritalin or adderall for ADD ADHD. Why? I’ve read some of these articles, some I scanned, some I just read the titles. I don’t have time and I do have … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, adderall, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, drugs, medications, ritalin, treatment
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ADD ADHD and Drug Abuse? — ADD Tip o the Day 408
I’m confused, maybe more so than usual. There’s a lot of contradictory information about ADD and ADHD and abuse of stimulants, ritalin, adderall, other amphetamines, etc. 1. If children with ADD or ADHD are treated with meds, it lowers their … Continue reading
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One Size Fits All? — ADD Tip o the Day 397
This is following up on tatum channing’s rant about ADD or ADHD medications (adderal, vyvanse, amphetamines, ritalin) . Ann made a very pertinent comment: Ann • We must not forget that there are different types of A.D.H.D. Factors that can … Continue reading
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