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posted 06/09/2009, comments (0)
ADHD and Stimulants
At the end of my first year in college I did the usual exam week cramming. I don't test well (my brain completely freezes up), so I had opted to write term papers instead of take exams whenever possible. Because I was given to procrastination, the papers weren't even close to completion on the second to last night. On the advice of a dormmate, I... Read more
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posted 05/16/2009, comments (4)
Stimulant Medication Abuse
Stimulant medications can be very helpful in treating certain medical conditions. Besides ADHD, these medications may be prescribed to treat narcolepsy and, if other medications have not been effective, depression. In the past, stimulant medications were also used to treat asthma, respiratory disorders and abuse. However, since the potential for... Read more
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posted 04/20/2009, comments (0)
College Presents Additional Challenges for Students with ADHD
Students with ADHD heading off to college will experience a new set of problems, but these difficulties do not need to signal failure. According to Dr. Mark H. Thomas, a physician at the University of Alabama, "These students have great academic potential. It just needs to be unblocked by helping them focus." ["Stepping Up to the Challenge", 2009,... Read more
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posted 04/16/2009, comments (0)
Stimulant Medication Abuse for Weight Loss
Parents of children with ADHD are frequently concerned about one of the major side effects of stimulant medication: loss of appetite. But for some, this side effect is a welcome part of treatment. Stimulant Medications are effective treatments for ADHD; they help to reduce symptoms of inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity.... Read more
