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Why isn't my Adderall XR doing anything for me?

I'm a 29 year old female. I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 11. My parents choose to take a non drug approuch to my what they thought of as a learning disablity. I was successful in high school and wasn't till college that my ADHD started to effected my day to day life. At 25 I went on Strattra. The Strattra worked great for me. My insurence... Read moreChevron
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CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD

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E. Clarke Ross is the CEO of CHADD

Study Questions Effectiveness of ADHD Meds

An article about the effectiveness and side effects of ADHD medication is circulating in the media. A piece by Shankar Vedantam appeared on the front page above the fold of today's Washington Post. The article highlights some of the disagreements that have arisen between leading scientists over a follow-up to the landmark Multimodal Treatment... Read moreChevron
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Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Medications

  The use of medication to treat symptoms of ADHD brings with it many questions and concerns from both parents and adults with ADHD. Some of the frequently asked questions are listed below with detailed answers for each.   Which medication is best for ADHD? Are medications safe to use? How do I know if a medication is working? What... Read moreChevron
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Digital Health Records - Will Privacy Be an Issue?

President Bush began the process of trying to create a standardized, electronic database of medical records to help create efficiency in the health care field. But Barack Obama has gone one step further and indicated his desire to invest in this project and has set a goal of having standardized, computerized health records in five years. In a... Read moreChevron
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We Know So Much More Today

As I was sitting with the different professionals during the recent ADHD Adult Summit, one of the things that struck me was the amazing amount of knowledge about ADHD available today.   Over 20 years ago, when my son was just two years old, I took him to the doctor and asked about hyperactivity. The doctor was sure this was just a case of... Read moreChevron

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