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What to Do When Your ADHD Child Won’t Gain Weight

There are a lot of potential reasons why a child with ADHD might not gain weight so easily. Hyperactivity  can cause a child to be motorized all day with little motivation to stop and eat food. Getting a child with ADHD to simply sit down, take a break, and eat can prove challenging. Some children with ADHD or related disorders may have... Read moreChevron
posted 02/28/2011, comments (2)|
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Adderol causes FALSE POSITIVE for METH on drug screens

If you or anyone you know has had a false positive drug screen for meth and wasnt using meth at the time. If you are prescribed adderol, than that is what triggered the false result for meth. Myself along with many others have dealt with this very issue and so forth I have typed up a petition that Im sending to the highest offices in order to... Read moreChevron
posted 02/28/2011, comments (5)|
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Our Experience with Risperdal (Risperidone)

In this post I will share some of the research about an anti-psychotic medication called Risperdal. I will also share our personal experience in treating our son with this medication. In my previous post I had discussed the process of making the decision to medicate your child.  For any parent who must make this decision, it is not an easy... Read moreChevron
posted 02/16/2011, comments (35)|
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Decision Points: Medicating Your ADHD Child

The decision of whether or not to use medication as part of your child’s treatment plan can be extremely daunting. I don’t know of any parent who makes this choice lightly. There are many worries - primarily how the medication may affect a developing mind. You may be concerned about side effects. You may hear exaggerated stories of... Read moreChevron
posted 02/07/2011, comments (0)|
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Antipsychotic Medication May Not be the Answer for Aggressive Behavior

It is not uncommon for some children who have ADHD to exhibit aggressive behaviors, especially if they have co-morbid disorders including oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder.  Parents may worry what can be done to decrease aggression as this behavior can drastically affect every aspect of their child’s life from school... Read moreChevron
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