The Debate There has been a debate over whether ADHD is being overdiagnosed‚ thus overmedicating patients. The rate of ADHD diagnoses has increased immensely. In 1990‚ 900‚000 youths were diagnosed with the disorder; while in 2000‚ three to four million children are diagnosed with the disorder (Mayes‚ 2009). This increased rate can be attributed to many factors. The age range for the diagnosis of ADHD has broadened‚ allowing more children as young as four to be diagnosed with the disorder (Rubin
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increase in Auditory Process Disorder (APD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in school-age children. Auditory Process Disorder has children reacting to vacuum cleaners‚ certain pitches and sirens. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder has children exhibiting lack of attention‚ hyperactivity and being impulsive. Nurses need to educate and assist all parties involved in the care of the child. Das Banerjee‚ T.‚ Middleton‚ F.‚ & Faraone‚ S. (2007‚ June 15). Environmental risk factors
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an increase of more than 40% percent compared to a decade ago. Today‚ over 30 million children in the United States have been identified with this disorder‚ and 99% of those diagnosed have been prescribed a stimulant-based medication. Article‚ The ADHD Epidemic in America‚ questions why so many people‚ especially children‚ are being diagnosed and prescribed at such an increased rate. Some say that doctors are over diagnosing patients while others believe that the epidemic is simply related to the
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Running Head: ADHD AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS Behavioural and Physiological effects of ADHD And occurrence of Substance Use Disorders Maaz A. Mirza University of Toronto at Mississauga Abstract ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder that is characterized by inattentiveness‚ impulsivity‚ and restlessness. Substance use disorder among ADHD patients is much higher than the general public‚ suggesting a pathophysiological link between the two. ADHD is a very complex and diverse disorder with many
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)‚ though a disorder with a substantial amount of research surrounding it‚ remains in part a mystery. As research and scientists suggest‚ the actual cause of ADHD is unknown (“Facts About ADHD‚” n.d.). While in this uncertain state of what results in ADHD‚ the trend of speculating probable causes has grown‚ and researchers have discovered several likely contributors. As investigators continue to conduct research‚ the distance from the truth of the real
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Should ADHD be Medicated? Erik Bailey December 8‚ 2014 Ever since the discovery of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) there has been an ongoing debate on whether or not to treat patients with the disorder. Some studies show that medicine is harmful‚ and some say it is neither beneficial nor harmful. A majority of research suggests that medication may not be the way. What is Attention Deficit Disorder? ADHD is a common mental disorder. It is estimated that 5% of children
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What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? ADHD is a behavioral disorder that is neurodevelopmental in origin—meaning it is caused by a biological problem with the brain functions that control emotions and learning (Low Birthweight in Newborns). Symptoms of this disorder range from mild to severe‚ and not all children will have the same symptoms. Although no main source is known to cause this disorder‚ doctors and researchers believe that ADHD symptoms are linked to neurodevelopmental problems
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mental condition in children is Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (LeFever et al‚ 2002). Unfortunately‚ children with ADHD are more likely to experience negative outcomes in school. According to research‚ these children are more likely to receive bad test grades‚ twice as likely to repeat a grade‚ and 2 to 4 times more likely to receive low academic grades (C‚ D‚ F). In addition‚ researchers suggest that ADHD children are 4 to 5 times more likely to use special education services (Loe
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a person are death of a loved one and the birth of a child. Everyone experiences death throughout life‚ whether of a gold fish you won at a fair when you were a child or death of a close and valued loved one. But not all people get the joy of experiencing having a child. For me‚ that has been the most enjoyable thing in my life. But I’m not writing about the birth of my son. I am writing about the journey my wife and I went on to have him. My wife and I got married in October of 2011. A year after
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Learning Team D Week Six Learning Team Assignment PSY/515 December 10‚ 2012 Naomi Hall-Byers‚ PhD‚ MPH University of Phoenix Material Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Background Information 1. Outline the major symptoms of the disorder discussed in the case. The major symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are problems with attention; in this area the child seems to ignore detail‚ they are easily
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