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A new study links the use of Ritalin and other stimulant drugs to an increased risk of sudden death from cardiac problems in children.

Prescribing children with anti-psychotic drugs has increased 500% in the past seven years. There is no real evidence that many of these drugs even work.

Another non-stimulant drug has been approved by the FDA for treating symptoms of ADHD and ADD. Guanfacine has been shown to improve attention and behavior problems.

As the subtitle (The Many Lives of Amphetamine) suggests, "On Speed" is an account of the discovery, marketing, and varied uses of a relatively simple yet powerful drug.

There are different types of prescribed medicines for ADD and ADHD and each works on the brain differently. Strattera is a type of non-stimulating ADD medication.

Recent studies show that omega-3 supplements taken for a period of three months have a beneficial effect on symptoms of ADD and ADHD.

Maintaining teen mental health is important to the over all well being of adolescents.

The FDA granted approval in April for a product that delivers methylphenidate (the active ingredient in Ritalin) through a "transdermal delivery system" - a skin patch.

Can stimulants help chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME)? In some cases the answer is yes - and they can help more than just the fatigue.

The sharpest rise in prescription drug claims was for girls taking drugs for type 2 diabetes.

Treating ADD and ADHD with medication is a difficult decision for parents to make. Understanding what ADD and ADHD drugs do can help to make an informed choice.

The results of a federally sponsored research do not support claims that stimulants such as Ritalin are necessary or superior to behavioral and other therapies for ADHD.

Essential oils are one of the most effective alternative treatments for ADD and ADHD. Find out how these oils can cross into the brain and help children and adults.

Energy Medicine and dietary changes to eliminate "brain allergies" and toxins are some of the drug-free ways to balance and calm hyperactivity in adults and children.