Dr. Liden offered three main goals for integrating medication into treatment: decreasing symptoms of ADHD (increase attention, decrease impulsiveness, decrease distractibility), provide the patient with the ability to take advantage of other therapies and to help the patient function efficiently in all aspects of their life. Specific goals, however, should be set according to each person’s individual needs.
See Also:Side Effects of Commonly Prescribed Medications for ADHD
References:
“Paying Attention to Adult ADD”, 2001, Mar 19, Michele Bloomquist, Medicinenet.com
