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    Since ADHD is a chronic disorder it cannot be cured‚ but there is medication available to help with the symptoms of ADHD. This kind of medication is not available over the counter. The main types of ADHD drugs are methylphenidates‚ one of which is Ritalin. Ritalin is classified as a psych stimulate drug. It also comes in a variety of forms: straight Ritalin‚ SR Ritalin‚ Metadate CD and ED‚ Focalin TM‚ and the strongest of them all Concerta (Nagera and Emeritus). ADHD drugs are a fast working “chill

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    Adhd Overdiagnosis

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    to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‚ as of 2007‚ approximately 9.5% or 5.4 million children 4-17 years of age have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive-disorder (ADHD). This disorder is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders in American children. Children with ADHD often have trouble paying attention‚ sitting still‚ focusing on tasks‚ and controlling impulsive behaviors. It is a growing concern and epidemic as rates of diagnosis have continued to increase

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    Adhd Speech

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    ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness‚ over-activity‚ impulsivity‚ or a combination. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD‚ they must be out of the normal range for a child’s age and development. Causes‚ incidence‚ and risk factors Imaging studies suggest that the brains of children with ADHD are different from those of other children. These children handle neurotransmitters (including dopamine‚ serotonin‚ and adrenaline) differently from their peers. ADHD may run in families‚ but it

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    Medicalization of Adhd

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    Medicalization of ADHD Abstract This research taken by Dr. Rebekah Richards‚ looks at the medicalization of ADHD in children and in adults. The review was published on January 5‚ 2011. This research draws upon mostly primary sources including sociology journals‚ published letters‚ and a complete collection of the Doctoral Review. Most prior research on medicalization focuses on connection to ADHD and the personalities that are associated with it. This case example shows how medicalization can

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    Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most well-recognized childhood developmental problems. This condition is characterized by inattention‚ hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It is now known that these symptoms continue into adulthood for about 60% of children with ADHD. That translates into 4% of the US adult population‚ or 8 million adults. However‚ few adults are identified or treated for adult ADHD.       Adults with ADHD…it could be you? Adults

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    Asthma and Adhd

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    Asthma in Children. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.emedicinehealth.com/asthma_in_children/article_em.htm Asthma in Children. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthmainchildren.html Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (2010). Retrieved from http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd.html

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    Adhd in Adults

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    ADHD in Adults If you have exhibited at least twelve of the following behaviors since childhood and if these symptoms are not associated with any other medical or psychiatric condition‚ consider an evaluation by a team of ADHD professionals: • A sense of underachievement‚ of not meeting one’s goals (regardless of how much one has actually accomplished). • Difficulty getting organized. • Chronic procrastination or trouble getting started. • Many projects going simultaneously;

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    ADHD Medication

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    ADHD Medication Children have been getting diagnosed with ADHD‚ or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder. Many parents believe that their child has the symptoms of ADHD because they cannot stay focused on the task at hand‚ and using their children to get something that they want. People are over medicating their children and using ADHD as an excuse. It is negligent to give children medicine such as Methylphenidate‚ also known as Ritalin‚ because it is an equivalent to cocaine and is highly

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    ADD And ADHD

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    ADD AND ADHD Causes‚ and Symptoms Health experts say that ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common behavioral disorder that starts during childhood. However‚ it does not only affect children it can also affect people of all ages this people can suffer from ADHD. According to psychiatrists they say ADHD is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. An individual with ADHD or ADD finds it much more difficult to focus on something without being distracted. He or she is

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    Overcoming Adhd

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    Overcoming my ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (also known as ADHD) is a common condition that affects children and adolescents‚ and can carry on to adulthood. ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness‚ over-activity‚ and impulsivity. Depression‚ lack of sleep‚ learning disabilities‚ tic disorders‚ and behavior problems may be confused with‚ or appear with‚ ADHD. I always had problems paying attention and focusing. I was always extremely hyperactive‚ always running around wanting to

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