Tag Archives: ADHD medicine

Snake Oil for ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 590

Posted on February 24, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Cures In the 1960s  a new cure for schizophrenia popped up every couple of years.  Dr. Linus Pauling, a Nobel prize-winning chemist, discovered that massive doses of vitamin C would cure schizophrenia along with a host of other things.  But … Continue reading →

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Stimulants for Children with ADD ADHD? – – – ADD Tip O the Day 561

Posted on November 21, 2014 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on November 18, 2014 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on November 14, 2014 by doug with ADHD

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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Stimulants and Religion, misuse and abuse – – – ADD Tip O the Day 548

Posted on October 4, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Part of today’s post is not really about ADD ADHD, but it’s important. My friend Ken sent a great post today; I have to use it. What do stimulants and religion have in common? 1. They can both be misused … Continue reading →

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