Natural Drugs 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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Five Non-Prescription Ways to Treat the Symptoms of ADHD
Probably the most popular method to treat ADHD in children is through the various ADHD medications. For many children the medications can... Read more »
Herbal Remedies for Treating ADHD Symptoms in Children
Although there are many prescription medications to treat the symptoms of ADHD some parents opt to try some non-prescription remedies... Read more »
Study Shows Different Networks Involved in ADHD and Substance Use in...
The journey through adolescence is a difficult one for all but the rare blessed teen. For teens with ADHD, there are additional challenges... 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 »
Methylphenidate for ADHD
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant medication. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat... Read more »
From Our Sources
Controversial article says healthy adults may benefit from ADH...
An article in the journal Nature has stirred a controversy this week by suggesting that stimulant medications could be taken responsibly even by... Read more »
Q&A: Can supplements treat ADHD?
One reader asks psychiatrist Dr. Charles Raison whether there are any natural supplements that treat ADHD. The reader is concerned because her family... Read more »
The Fine Art of Raising a Teen With ADHD
The teenage years are enough to make any parent cringe. Living with a teen is spending your days waiting for the next battle to erupt, only to be... Read more »
One in five have used ADHD meds illegally
A new survey in the journal Nature has found that one in five respondents has used a prescription drug illegally in order to get a boost in... Read more »
ADHD: Traditional vs. Alternative Treatment
Traditionally, ADHD is treated with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. Alternative treatments are any other treatments that claim to... Read more »
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