Woman Adult Adhd
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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
Promoting Employment of Adults with AD/HD to the SSA
I am pleased to share a message from public policy specialist Cindy Smith on CHADD's efforts to promote employment for adults with ADHD. My... Read more »
The Many Faces of ADHD: Stardust, a Middle Aged Woman
Sometimes, a diagnosis of ADHD does not come easily. Sometimes there are years of pain before a diagnosis. So it was for Stardust. At... Read more »
For Adults with ADHD, Knowledge is Power
Dr. Janet Kramer Within 30 minutes of posting my last blog, Marilyn wrote a very insightful comment in which she talked of her self... Read more »
Diagnosing ADHD in Adults
If a child has ADHD there's better than a 1 in 2 chance that he or she will continue to have the disorder into adulthood. Impulsivity,... Read more »
Adults with ADHD
What are some of the common symptoms of ADHD in adults? Most information is written on children with ADHD, however, it is now known... Read more »
From Our Sources
Why Women Are More Likely to Seek Help for Adult ADHD
A new report suggests that only 25 percent of the adults who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) receive treatment for their... Read more »
ADHD at Work
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
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 »
Tips for Success in Adult Relationships with ADHD
Work closely with your doctor to create a treatment plan. This should include making sure you have an accurate diagnosis. Often, with ADD, there... Read more »
ADHD: Holiday Depression in Adults with ADHD
The holiday season can be filled with parties and celebrations. Everywhere we turn, we are inundated with messages that this is the season of joy. ... Read more »
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