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Treatment
A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.
In 1999, a large study compared medication, behavior therapy, a combination of both, and standard community care. While all four groups improved, medication -- when carefully monitored -- was more effective than behavior therapy alone, and its effects were similar to combination therapy. The combined approach, ...
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Expert & Community Posts
New Information on Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
By Dr. Ballas , Health Expert...projects were presented there for the first time. ADHD is so common, has such wide ranging... Read more »
ADHD in the Elderly
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...interviewing Betty for my article, "The Many Faces of ADHD - ADHD at 85: Betty's Profile", I... Read more »
Myth: ADHD Medication is Not Safe
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertMost medications prescribed to treat ADHD are stimulant medications and a physician must... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Medications
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertThe use of medication to treat symptoms of ADHD brings with it many questions and concerns from... Read more »
ADHD Treatment: Sleep Better With Stimulants
By Dr. Ballas , Health ExpertFor people who are taking stimulants to treat ADHD, insomnia is a real concern. The medications... Read more »
Health Guide
Side Effects of Commonly Prescribed Medications for ADHD
The most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD include stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, and Dexedrine. The non-stimulant medication for ADHD is Strattera. All of... Read more »Myth: ADHD Medication is Not Safe
Most medications prescribed to treat ADHD are stimulant medications and a physician must prescribe all. The majority of medications are considered to be controlled substances, which means that the... Read more »St. John's Wort
There are a number of herbal remedies some patients with ADHD use as a treatment for ADHD. St. John’s wort, pine bark extract and blue-green algae are some of the herbal treatments commonly used.... Read more »Do Parents Seek a Diagnosis of ADHD instead of Disciplining Children?
Some critics of ADHD indicate that parents rely on a diagnosis of ADHD as a way to not discipline their children. These critics believe that ADHD is a reflection on today’s society, our current... Read more »Candida Yeast: ADHD Alternative Treatments
...believe that yeast infections compromise our natural immune system. This causes a susceptibility to ADHD and other mental illnesses as well as other diseases. Candida yeast treatment includes... Read more »Images
Medications
...atomoxetine for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may experience worsening of... Read more »
...Methylphenidate may help lessen inattention and hyperactivity ADHD symptoms such as not paying... Read more »
...Methylphenidate may help lessen inattention and hyperactivity ADHD symptoms such as not paying... Read more »
...Methylphenidate may help lessen inattention and hyperactivity ADHD symptoms such as not paying... Read more »
...Methylphenidate may help lessen inattention and hyperactivity ADHD symptoms such as not paying... Read more »
Related News
Doctors begin study of alcohol and ADHD drugs like Concerta
October 02, 2008The role that alcohol plays in the way attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs like Ritalin and Concerta work is the subject of a new... Read summary »
Hallucinations a rare side effect of ADHD meds
January 26, 2009A review of 49 clinical trials has found that some children do experience a hallucination while on ADHD drugs, but experts say the side effect is... Read summary »
Budget woes may halt ADHD drug review
October 02, 2008A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study intended to address the safety of drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be... Read summary »
ADHD Damages Workplace Efficiency
June 05, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Workers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do 22 days less work per year than those without the disorder. As... Read summary »
Gas appliances linked to ADHD
May 27, 2009Indoor air pollution caused by gas stoves and fireplaces may be linked to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers say. In a... Read summary »
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