Issue 12: Is ADHD a Real Disorder? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or commonly ADHD‚ is a supposed disorder in which a person has trouble controlling their behavior or paying attention. The condition usually becomes apparent in early school years. It is approximated that about 3 to 5 percent of children have this disorder. That is about 2 million children in the United States alone and in each classroom it is very likely that at least one child will suffer from ADHD. Many argue that
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April 2013 ADHD: Disorder or Cop-Out Each year‚ millions of children are at risk of being misdiagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder)‚ and prescribed potentially harmful medications for this disorder. 9.5 percent‚ or 5 million‚ children in the United States were diagnosed with ADHD as of 2007. 2.8 million of those children received a prescription for a stimulant medication‚ such as Ritalin or Adderall‚ in 2008 (A Misdiagnosis‚ Anywhere). Do all of these children actually have
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suggested that antihypertensive drugs can be used to effectively manage ADHD symptoms‚ particularly hyperactive behavior and violent tendencies. It was found that anti-hypertensive drugs clonidine and guanfacine can improve the brain’s use of dopamine and inhibit the production of too much norepinephrine. Clonidine was also discovered to be better than stimulants at reducing hyperactivity‚ impulsivity‚ and mood swings. But are these ADHD medications necessarily safer than stimulant drugs? There are many
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ADHD Intervention Analysis: Is ADHD Medication Being Overprescribed? Moses Stutzman Mid-Michigan Community College Abstract Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has drastically increased in recent decades. Medication to treat this disorder has become an easy way out is overused. There are many alternatives to the use of medication to treat the symptoms of ADHD (non-medical treatments). This essay reviews the main symptoms of ADHD and the methods that are used to diagnose ADHD. It is also
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What are your viewpoints on spanking children? Is it appropriate to do or is it inappropriate? The Concept of spanking children continues to be a debate for various reasons over the United States. One believes that spanking children is morally acceptable because it is a Disciplinary Tool‚ Establishes respect and shows a clear message. Growing Up in a generation‚ where parents struggle more than other generation’s did‚ when it comes to handling their children. Spanking has been around for a long time
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negative effects on children. They increase the ease and rise of cyber bullying‚ and health problems. Social networks also multiply the numbers of identity theft and bring other issues such as personal insecurities. Social networking sites have increase identity theft‚ the safety of the children as well as cyber bullying‚ and health issues. Psychological disorders in children are often caused by the overused of social networking (American Psychological Association‚ 2011). Children who spend too much
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A powerful amount of children in America are exposed to traumatic life events. Immigrant children in particular‚ faces tremendous struggle because of the exposure of risks and negative outcomes that can happen. The biggest factor involves the separation of family which mentally‚ plays a big role in their mind set. The impact of the Psychological part that takes place is critical because of the possibility of changing their life style. I personally believe that deporting immigrants should be stopped
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The Appropriate Choice: Stimulant Medication for Children with ADHD Sam is a nine-year-old boy who has just entered the third grade. While his classmates listen to directions‚ he is constantly fidgeting and cannot seem to sit still. He consistently receives poor marks for both conduct and academics‚ as he grasps the concepts of easy tasks long after his peers. Sam will frequently blurt out comments at inappropriate times‚ interrupting the flow of classroom instruction. Because of this‚ his behavior
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ADHD/Mental Health the Impact and Implications for Young People in the UK Society This essay will explore and critically analyse the impact and implications of youths who are known to be part of the Youth Justice System and have been diagnosed or need to be assessed as to whether they are treated for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or a different mental health disorder. The implications and impact of diagnosis relates to young people who unbeknown to themselves are affected
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Over time‚ children have been getting exposed to inappropriate content at younger ages. This content is most often shown in television shows and movies. The people who show this content are people whom children may look up to and influence. Children shouldn’t be seeing and hearing the things that they are in this day and age. Children are being influenced to do things that are unhealthy and they develop bad habits and manners‚ and an overall bad behavior. In order to prevent children from being exposed
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