Adhd Simulation
- ADHD - Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Complications
- Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
Highlights
Stimulant Medications and Heart Risks
All ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems or pre-existing heart conditions (high blood pressure, heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances, or congenital heart disease). These drugs have been associated with sudden death in children with heart problems. They have also been associated with sudden death, stroke, and heart attack in adults with a history of heart disease. The...
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From Our Experts
New Driving Program for Teens with ADHD
A new project has been developed to help teenagers with ADHD become safer drivers. This is a good thing, considering the following... Read more »
ADHD Question of the Week: How Does ADHD Affect Your Relationships?
I am starting a new feature here at ADHD Central, "Question of the Week". Each week I will introduce a new question. Hopefully, we will see... Read more »
Is It ADHD or Something Else? Problems in Diagnosing ADHD
We have been exploring the theme of ADHD diagnosis this month on ADHD Central. We began with a heated discussion of Why Some People Do... Read more »
It's ADHD Awareness Week! Celebrities speak out about their ADHD
In case you were not aware, ADHD Awareness Week (September 14-20) is happening right now as we speak. One purpose of such a promotional... Read more »
The Many Faces of ADHD: Brooke, a Wife Whose Husband Has ADHD
ADHD doesn't just impact the life of the person that has been diagnosed, it can affect on every life around them. So is the case with... Read more »
From Our Sources
The Planning Session (Simulation)
Source: Breastcancer.org
Careful planning is necessary before your radiation treatment can begin. The planning ensures that you get the full benefit of radiation with minimal... Read more »
Study: Drivers with untreated ADHD more likely to speed, crash...
A local news station in Washington D.C. reports on a study's findings that drivers with un-medicated attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)... Read more »
ADHD Kids Less Adept at Crossing the Street: Study
Kids who have ADHD may face greater risks crossing the street, a new study suggests. A virtual reality simulation of a busy street revealed that kids... Read more »
ADHD at Work
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
ADHD: The Basics
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following... Read more »
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