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. Although medication can be helpful during the initial years of treatment, some research indicates that the benefits of medication eventually wear off. It appears that ADHD symptoms may improve naturally over time, regardless of the treatment approach.
Signs that ADHD may be easing include not having to adjust...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Goals of Treatment of ADHDThe goals of treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD include: Controlling symptoms of ADHD, minimizing... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsElectroconvulsive TherapyElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is commonly called shock treatment. It has received bad press, in part for... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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