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KC

posted 05/28/2009, comments (14)

Bad Experience with Generic Adderall XR from Barr Labs

Barr Labs recently gained FDA approval for their generic version of Shire's Adderall XR. It is called Amphetamine Salts ER. My son was on the 10 mg Adderall XR with good results. We started on the generic and boy did things go down hill and fast. Extremely long temper tantrums, little focus, very alarming unsafe behaviors... Read more Chevron

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dalinda

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posted 05/14/2009, comments (2)

I need help

I am 29 living with adhd I was diagnosed as a teen but none of the meds worked partly b/c i hated taking them.Now that i am an adult I really see that I need treatment but can not afford it.doe anyone know of any treatments that are free and actually work?I have a short fuse I get aggravated at little things alot my mind races constantly PLEASE I... Read more Chevron

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CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD

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E. Clarke Ross is the CEO of CHADD

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posted 04/13/2009, comments (0)

Preventing Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People

We know that AD/HD is an abnormality of how the brain functions, and we know that there is frequently a genetic element. We also know that environmental elements can influence brain development. We know that natural supports, such as home and community, can influence the symptoms of AD/HD. Now, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), National Academy of... Read more Chevron

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Tisha

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posted 04/07/2009, comments (4)

Husband diagnosed 1 week ago with ADD...on Vyvanse (1 30 mg. daily) having heaviness in chest...

Husband diagnosed 1 week ago with ADD...on Vyvanse (1 30 mg. daily). Day one of taking it was GREAT!!! Focused easily on his work and really thought this was the wonder pill for him. Day two: did not have quite the same effect as day one. Day three: starting to feel heaviness in his chest (no pain) and eyes felt really... Read more Chevron

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Dr Kevin Ross Emery

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I am an ADD / ADHD coach and counselor

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posted 03/26/2009, comments (0)

Understanding the Gift of ADD and ADHD

by Dr Kevin Ross Emery“I just finished reading this book and I have decided that I am ADD.” “I saw a TV show about ADHD. I have it and so does my son.” “My daughter’s teacher says she asks too many questions. Do you think she’s hyperactive?” Over the past ten years, we’ve all heard... Read more Chevron

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