Caffeine Treatment For Adhd
- 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
Can a Cup of Coffee Help Reduce ADHD Symptoms?
Can drinking a cup of coffee help ADHD symptoms? Some experts say "yes" but with limited effectiveness. Caffeine is a stimulant and for... Read more »
What Not to Say to the Parent of a Child with ADHD
I was reluctant to put my son on any medication for his ADHD. In fact, I resisted the ADHD diagnosis altogether. "Couldn't it be just that... Read more »
Treating ADHD: When Stimulant Medications Don't Work
Stimulant medications are often used to treat ADHD but it is estimated that between 10 percent and 20 percent of people with ADHD are not... Read more »
Non-Medication and Alternative Treatments for ADHD
While medication is the most common treatment for ADHD, it is a hard decision for parents to make. Giving medication every day is scary... Read more »
ADHD Treatment: Sleep Better With Stimulants
For people who are taking stimulants to treat ADHD, insomnia is a real concern. The medications aren't called "stimulants"... Read more »
From Our Sources
Caffeinated Drinks May Help Ease Some ADHD Symptoms: Experts
A recent article suggests that tea may help ease fatigue and improve concentration in adults who have ADHD. While no study has been done, researchers... Read more »
ADHD Coaching
How can coaching help to improve someone’s life? The relationship between a coach and client is unique. Although a coach can work with many... Read more »
ADD vs. ADHD: Is One Better (or Worse) than the Other?
You have ADD: you have trouble at company meetings, you find yourself constantly daydreaming and being snapped back to paying attention when someone... Read more »
Differentiating ADD and ADHD: Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatmen...
Over the years, we have seen specials on television, read books and articles, all on Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. More often than... Read more »
Self-Advocacy When Dealing with Medical Professionals
The following are tips to help you work with medical professionals:Understand your diagnosis. Do as much research as possible and write down how it... Read more »
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