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    posted 12/08/2008, comments (3)

    The Relationship Between ADHD Subtypes and Success in Quitting Smoking

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated, 20.8% of all adults (45.3 million people) smoke cigarettes in the United States. Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States,1 accounting for approximately 1 of every 5 deaths (438,000 people) each year   It's no mystery that... Read moreChevron
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    posted 12/03/2008, comments (0)

    A Walk in the Park Helps ADHD Symptoms

    I'm often asked if there are alternative, non-medication related ways to treat their or their child's ADHD. There are a small percentage of individuals with ADHD that do not respond to stimulant medications. Others might find that the side effects are unacceptable.   Unfortunately, there has been little research to show that nontraditional,... Read moreChevron
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    Single Mom Dealing with ADHD Daughter

    My daughter was diagnosed near the end of kindergarten with ADHD.  I actually had to fight the school system to have her tested.  Small town schools have small classrooms and supposedly your children are getting extra personal care. You are also dealing with closed minds and have a hard time getting any respect as a single... Read moreChevron
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    posted 11/11/2008, comments (4)

    Accident Prone Kids and ADHD

    Many parents of children with ADHD will report that they'd taken their child to the ER more times than they care to remember. New studies coming out are now showing a correlation between early injuries and later diagnosis of ADHD.   One such study recently published in The British Medical Journal details how children who sustained injuries... Read moreChevron
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    ADHD Symptoms During Middle School

    ADHD symptoms can sometimes decrease as children get older. Hyperactivity and impulsiveness tend to lessen as children mature. Although these symptoms may remain throughout life and continue to cause difficulties for adults, typically, the symptoms are not as disruptive in daily life for adults as they are in children.   One recent study,... Read moreChevron
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