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Methylphenidate for ADHD

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant medication. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat symptoms of ADHD and narcolepsy. It changes the amount of some natural chemicals in the brain. Methylphenidate is the active ingredient in several ADHD medcations: Concerta Ritalin Metadate Methylin Types of... Read moreChevron
posted 05/31/2011, comments (0)|
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Is ADHD Medication Addictive?

The safety of stimulant medications for ADHD has long been debated. Are these medications safe to use? Will giving children medication at a young age result in later substance abuse? Are these medications addictive? Are these medications too easily available that they pose a risk of abuse to those that don't have ADHD? As parents carefully and... Read moreChevron
posted 04/26/2011, comments (0)|
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ADHD Medication Interactions

Drug interactions are when some substance negatively impact how a medication works. Medication can be affected in different ways: The effects of the medication may be increased The effects of the medication may be decreased Side effects can be intensified New side effects can appear While we most commonly think of drug interactions as occurring... Read moreChevron
posted 04/21/2011, comments (0)|
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ADD/ADHD blog http://pillsdontteachskills.com, A Personal Story of Overcoming the Challenges of Adult ADD
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My ADD Concerta Experience

Ah yes, the never ending debate of medicating, over-medicating, under-medicating and misdiagnosing ADD/ADHD. For me, I'd have to say it was just right. I was on Concerta for a couple of years and benefited from being on it. However, the phrase "pills don't teach skills" is one of the most accurate and impactful statements I have heard during my... Read moreChevron
posted 01/04/2011, comments (2)|
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ADHD/ADD - Pills Don't Teach Skills

I have an ADD/ADHD blog www.pillsdontteachskills.com which is viewed by 100,000+ visitors a month. Its a personal story of overcoming the challenges of Adult ADD. I also Tweet my blog posts at @ADD4Adults
posted 11/23/2010, comments (0)|
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