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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
Adults with ADHD
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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 »
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By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...that she is not alone. Living With a Child with ADHD One member is looking for information on... Read more »
The High Cost of Prescription Drugs
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...son with mental illness. He has been diagnosed with ADHD, Clinical Depression, Bipolar Disorder... Read more »
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By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...diagnosing and treating mental illness in children. ADHD, pediatric bipolar disorder and more... Read more »
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ADHD and Conduct Disorder
...mental illnesses of childhood. The National Institute of Mental Health puts the number of children with ADHD that may develop Conduct Disorder at between 20 percent and 40 percent of children... Read more »ADHD: Creating a Treatment Plan
for ADHD can be varied. There are behavior modification programs, counseling/therapy and medication. In addition, if you have co-existing conditions, such as depression or bipolar... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Complications
...disorder have accompanying disorders, including anxiety, depression, and conduct disorders. Children with ADHD who experience anxiety or depression are also more likely to suffer from low... Read more »ADHD: Highlights
...approved as the first skin patch medication for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Daytrana contains methylphenidate, the same drug used in Ritalin pills.Drug WarningAll... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Treatments
Other TreatmentsDietary ApproachesA number of diets have been suggested for people with ADHD. Several well-conducted studies have failed to support dietary effects of sugar and food additives on... Read more »Images
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ADHD Children at Risk for Alcohol Problems
May 18, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may face problems with alcohol as they get older. Two new studies... Read summary »
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