Raising a Nation on Medication
by Pieter Cohen and Nicolas Rasmussen - Walk into any American high school and nearly one in five boys in the hallways will have a diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. According to...
View ArticleWhat Do You Do When Preschools Won’t Accept Your Child?
by KJ Dell’Antonia – The first time our son’s teacher asked us to consider seeking a child psychologist, I just looked back at her blankly. Why does she need a mental health professional to take care...
View ArticleDrugs do not Fix ADHD Long-Term
by Kelsey Dudley - Adderall and Ritalin are medications used to help people diagnosed with ADHD. Many experts are saying that contrary to popular belief, the medicines don’t help with learning and are...
View ArticleManaging ADHD Medication Side Effects on your Child’s Appetite
by Larry Silver, M.D. - The group of medications usually prescribed to treat ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults are called psycho-stimulants, or just plain stimulants. Specifically, they are...
View ArticleADHD Treatment Varies According to Parent Goals for the Child
Many parents have become wary of treating ADHD with medication unless it’s absolutely necessary to ensure their children succeed at school. by Genevra Pittman - Parents’ goals and concerns for their...
View ArticleUnderprivileged kids are more likely to get ADHD stimulants
by Nancy Rappaport - In America, poverty is a disease that comes with a host of symptoms. If you’re poor, you’re more likely to suffer from diabetes or asthma. You’re also, apparently, more likely to...
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