Archive for July, 2008
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Alvin Toh asked: Ritalin is one of the most prevalent drugs used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is prescribed to thousands of children under the age of 18 every year. While Ritalin has been shown to help in severe cases of ADHD, it may not ...
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Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Angie Dixon asked: There are a lot of theories about ADHD, and a few of them are actually based in fact. I recently ran across some information from the National Institutes of Mental Health that I found really interesting.
First off, brain imaging using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) actually shows differences ...
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Alvin Toh asked: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become the fastest growing diagnosed disorder among children under the age of 18. Many children in countries such as the US, New Zealand and Australia are being prescribed medications at an alarming rate. As the FDA requires ADHD drugs to carry ...
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
adlihdz asked: Most athletes I know use caffeine to get that extra boost of energy during performance, but with ADHD, caffeine has the opposite effect. Now, I may occasionally be a little hyper, but nothing compared to my other friends with a Red Bull or Monster in them. I want ...
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Sunday, July 27th, 2008
Pat Wyman asked: If you are heading to the doctor to find out whether your child has ADHD, bring this list with you and ask questions before making a final decision.
While doing the research for my books, Learning vs Testing, What's Food Got To Do With It?, ...
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Saturday, July 26th, 2008
bhumay asked: ADHD is attention deficiency and hyper active syndrome.Manuel
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Friday, July 25th, 2008
sailorroyalhope asked: Why do some people belive that ADHD does not exsist? It really gets me angry. I feel like they are calling me a lier.Norman
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Aliza Adar Levine asked: Much research has been done on how you get ADHD, and it is now known that genetics is at least part of the reason. Current research demonstrates that at least 30%-40% of individuals with ADHD have a family member that is experiencing the same kinds ...
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Monday, July 21st, 2008
Angie Dixon asked: Sometimes it's hard to know if your child has ADHD or is just a "normal kid." Below are some symptoms of ADHD, taken according to the National Institutes of Mental Health. If your child fits this profile AND you and your child are having difficulties because of ...
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Sunday, July 20th, 2008
SweetnTangy asked: My son has ADHD. He has been on three medicines since being diagnosed in October. He seems to be more sensitive now and way more whiny. The medicine is not helping his behavorial problems. Those can be scary. Any ehlp would be nice.Miguel
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