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Stimulants for ADD ADHD, Yet Again — ADD Tip O the Day 682

Posted on January 2, 2016 by doug with ADHD

First, Happy New Year to everyone. Just read a post that was based on a recent study of ADD ADHD kids on stimulants.  The post said the the study outcome was that there are many kids on stimulants and that … Continue reading →

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Amphetamines ??? — ADD Tip O the Day 659

Posted on November 17, 2015 by doug with ADHD

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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ADD ADHD Myths, Controveries, and Fantasies — Tip o the Day 481

Posted on March 24, 2014 by doug with ADHD

My new book, “The World Is Flat, The Round Earth Is a Communist Conspiracy and Ritalin Will Make Your Ears Fall Off”, will be out soon.  I expect it to be an immediate best seller, and certainly featured in the … Continue reading →

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I Was Wrong — ADD Tip of the Day 375

Posted on March 14, 2013 by doug with ADHD

I was sure that people without ADD or ADHD did not respond to ritalin (methylphenidate), but just got a little anxiety or maybe a little hyper.  My friend who is a college psychiatrist assures me that kids are taking ritalin … Continue reading →

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Ten Things I Find It Hard to Believe — Add Tip of the Day 335

Posted on October 28, 2012 by doug with ADHD

1. that ADD doesn’t exist – because I have it, others have it, and research shows difference in our brains from “vanilla” folks 2. that it is just a matter of character, of willpower, or of needing to “just try … Continue reading →

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