Articles related to "Ritalin"
The Great Medications Scare
The debate over whether we should medicate our kids has intensified into a fierce political controversy and a class action lawsuit. Lost in the political and legal posturing are the facats.
depression • bipolar • adhd • ritalin • ritalin lawsuit
The debate over whether we should medicate our kids has intensified into a fierce political controversy and a class action lawsuit. Lost in the political and legal posturing are the facats.
depression • bipolar • adhd • ritalin • ritalin lawsuit
Grades and Ritalin
Pediatricians are seeing more and more parents request Ritalin or other stimulant medications for their children when there is no ADHD or ADD. They want better grades.
ritalin side effects • reasons for adhd • help for adhd • ritalin abuse • ritalin dosage
Pediatricians are seeing more and more parents request Ritalin or other stimulant medications for their children when there is no ADHD or ADD. They want better grades.
ritalin side effects • reasons for adhd • help for adhd • ritalin abuse • ritalin dosage
New Drug Available for ADHD
Concerta has recently become available for the treatment of ADHD. Is it for you?
concerta • adhd • add • hyperactive • hyperactivity
Concerta has recently become available for the treatment of ADHD. Is it for you?
concerta • adhd • add • hyperactive • hyperactivity
Drugging Our Kids
A teacher's view of the drugging of students
ritalin • public education • drugs in schools • teachers
A teacher's view of the drugging of students
ritalin • public education • drugs in schools • teachers
Medication?
Medication for children with ADHD; is this the route to health, is this the only way, what factors are involved? Read important facts pertaining to this issue and judge for yourself.
adhd • medication • child • ritalin • health
Medication for children with ADHD; is this the route to health, is this the only way, what factors are involved? Read important facts pertaining to this issue and judge for yourself.
adhd • medication • child • ritalin • health
A Look at the Past and the Future
ADHD was in the news quite a bit in 1999. Find out what it was all about.
adhd • add • research • ritalin • hyperactive
ADHD was in the news quite a bit in 1999. Find out what it was all about.
adhd • add • research • ritalin • hyperactive
ADHD and MBD in Norway
Curious about potential cross-cultural differences in the perception of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), I took a look through articles on the topic appearing in Norwegian newspapers over the last few years. While ADHD is not as high profile in Norway as it is in the United States, I came across some interesting similarities and differences that represent a range of viewpoints.
adhd • mbd • norwegian perceptions • cross-cultural differences • education
Curious about potential cross-cultural differences in the perception of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), I took a look through articles on the topic appearing in Norwegian newspapers over the last few years. While ADHD is not as high profile in Norway as it is in the United States, I came across some interesting similarities and differences that represent a range of viewpoints.
adhd • mbd • norwegian perceptions • cross-cultural differences • education
Colorado State Board of Education
The Colorado State Board of Educationis planning to vote on banning Ritilin for school children.
colorado state board of education • attention deficit disorder • add • adhd • ritalin
The Colorado State Board of Educationis planning to vote on banning Ritilin for school children.
colorado state board of education • attention deficit disorder • add • adhd • ritalin
Drugs are Still Not the Answer for ADHD
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.
adhd • behavior therapy • psychology • ritalin • alternative adhd treatment
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.
adhd • behavior therapy • psychology • ritalin • alternative adhd treatment
Drugs- Legalize Some, Demonize Others
Drug legalization may not be as an extreme of an idea as one might think. Could it work in the United States?
drugs • legislation • ritalin • medical use marijuana • libertarian
Drug legalization may not be as an extreme of an idea as one might think. Could it work in the United States?
drugs • legislation • ritalin • medical use marijuana • libertarian
Drugs: A Quick Guide to ADHD
There are a number of choices if you are considering a medication for your child to treat ADHD. What do you know about them? And are you aware of the side effects...?
daytrana • ritalin • strattera • adderall • dexedrine
There are a number of choices if you are considering a medication for your child to treat ADHD. What do you know about them? And are you aware of the side effects...?
daytrana • ritalin • strattera • adderall • dexedrine
Is ADHD A Fraud?
ADHD -- is it a real disorder or is it something to make the drug companies rich?
ritalin • adhd • add • cocaine • stimulant
ADHD -- is it a real disorder or is it something to make the drug companies rich?
ritalin • adhd • add • cocaine • stimulant
Prescription Medications
OxyContin, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Codeine, Valium, Xanax, and common ADHD drugs like Concerta and Ritalin are being abused every day by adults and youth alike.
oxycontin • dilaudid • vicodin • xanax • ritalin
OxyContin, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Codeine, Valium, Xanax, and common ADHD drugs like Concerta and Ritalin are being abused every day by adults and youth alike.
oxycontin • dilaudid • vicodin • xanax • ritalin
Should kids be medicated for Attention Deficit Disorder?
My personal thoughts on medicating kids... and the Colorado Board of Education resolution.
colorado • add • adhd • attetnion deficit disorder • special education
My personal thoughts on medicating kids... and the Colorado Board of Education resolution.
colorado • add • adhd • attetnion deficit disorder • special education
Should You Take ADHD Medications?
Whether to take medication for ADHD is often a difficult decision. The author talks about her positive experiences from taking ADHD medication
adhd • add • medication • stimulant • ritalin
Whether to take medication for ADHD is often a difficult decision. The author talks about her positive experiences from taking ADHD medication
adhd • add • medication • stimulant • ritalin
Sugar and Hyperactivity in Children
The per capita use of sugar in the United States is about 120 pounds. The results of all that sugar is most likely obesity or tooth decay, not ADHD
adhd • hyperactivtity • attention deficit • parents • sugar
The per capita use of sugar in the United States is about 120 pounds. The results of all that sugar is most likely obesity or tooth decay, not ADHD
adhd • hyperactivtity • attention deficit • parents • sugar
The Use of Stimulant Medications for ADHD
Stimulant medications are often used for the treatment of ADHD. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these medications?
adhd • stimulant • ritalin • dexedrine • adderal
Stimulant medications are often used for the treatment of ADHD. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these medications?
adhd • stimulant • ritalin • dexedrine • adderal
Violence and ADHD
Violence has been associated with ADHD in and out of the media. We'll take a look at the role ADHD may have played in recent tragedies and find out what we can do to cut down on violence.
violence • adhd • add • hyperactive • ritalin
Violence has been associated with ADHD in and out of the media. We'll take a look at the role ADHD may have played in recent tragedies and find out what we can do to cut down on violence.
violence • adhd • add • hyperactive • ritalin
WE Must Be Ever Vigilant
We of the disabled Community must do everything possible to counteract the misinformation given to the public about disabilities
add • ritalin • disablities • ada • misinformation
We of the disabled Community must do everything possible to counteract the misinformation given to the public about disabilities
add • ritalin • disablities • ada • misinformation
How to deal with misinformation on disability
misinformation • misconceptions • disabled • disabilities
misinformation • misconceptions • disabled • disabilities
ADHD: One Family's Experiences
How a seventh grader and his family have coped with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Learn more about ADHD and get some ideas from this family.
attention • deficit • hyperactivity • adhd • education
How a seventh grader and his family have coped with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Learn more about ADHD and get some ideas from this family.
attention • deficit • hyperactivity • adhd • education
A response from "The Colorado Advisory Network "
The Colorado Advisory Network's response to the Resolution Against Psychotropic Medications.
colorado • resolution against psychotropic medications • mary anne fleury • m.a. • ritalin
The Colorado Advisory Network's response to the Resolution Against Psychotropic Medications.
colorado • resolution against psychotropic medications • mary anne fleury • m.a. • ritalin
ADD and ADHD Medication for Children
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.
medication for add • medication for adhd • timulant medication add • non-stimulant medication add • decide add medication
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.
medication for add • medication for adhd • timulant medication add • non-stimulant medication add • decide add medication
ADHD Drugs May Increase Kids' Risk of Dying
A new study links the use of Ritalin and other stimulant drugs to an increased risk of sudden death from cardiac problems in children.
adhd • ritalin death • adhd drugs • adhd medications • adhd research
A new study links the use of Ritalin and other stimulant drugs to an increased risk of sudden death from cardiac problems in children.
adhd • ritalin death • adhd drugs • adhd medications • adhd research
Does your Child Have ADD/ADHD?
Knowing how to recognize and treat your child's ADD/ADHD can mean the difference between a lifetime of frustration and building an early foundation to a better future.
add/adhd treatment • impulsivity • inattention • attention deficit disorder • kids
Knowing how to recognize and treat your child's ADD/ADHD can mean the difference between a lifetime of frustration and building an early foundation to a better future.
add/adhd treatment • impulsivity • inattention • attention deficit disorder • kids
Facing My Own Addiction
The story of a Sara M., a drug addict and alcoholic who never went to jail, lost her family, or her health, but was dying inside...
alcohol • addiction • drug • treatment • rehab
The story of a Sara M., a drug addict and alcoholic who never went to jail, lost her family, or her health, but was dying inside...
alcohol • addiction • drug • treatment • rehab
The Hyperactivity Myth
What is wrong with being hyperactive? Do we all have to act like peas in a pod? Some of us function better on the move than sitting still. And if hyperactivity is a symptom of allergies, as we are being told, then let's take care of the allergies and forget about drugging the sufferer.
wrong • hyperactive • function • better • move
What is wrong with being hyperactive? Do we all have to act like peas in a pod? Some of us function better on the move than sitting still. And if hyperactivity is a symptom of allergies, as we are being told, then let's take care of the allergies and forget about drugging the sufferer.
wrong • hyperactive • function • better • move
Treatment for ADHD Fragile X Kids
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) have become familiar to us. Either one creates problems, but having both is not uncommon.
adhd and fragile x • l-acetyl carnitine (lac) • nonstimulant medication for adhd • fragile x syndrome (fxs) • alternative treatment for adhd
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) have become familiar to us. Either one creates problems, but having both is not uncommon.
adhd and fragile x • l-acetyl carnitine (lac) • nonstimulant medication for adhd • fragile x syndrome (fxs) • alternative treatment for adhd
Treatments For Autism
There are many methods offered to help in the treatment of autism. Here is a list of a few popular ones.
autism • autistic • treatment • intervention • therapy
There are many methods offered to help in the treatment of autism. Here is a list of a few popular ones.
autism • autistic • treatment • intervention • therapy
When Sleep Is Unwelcome
Australian researchers have recently unraveled a significant part of the narcolepsy puzzle.
narcolepsy • suite101 • kylie carberry • cataplexy • hypnagogic hallucinations
Australian researchers have recently unraveled a significant part of the narcolepsy puzzle.
narcolepsy • suite101 • kylie carberry • cataplexy • hypnagogic hallucinations
Misdiagnosis can be Harmful or Fatal - Part II
Misdiagnosis can be harmful or fatal.
misdiagnosis • psychiatry • mental illness • mental health • medicine
Misdiagnosis can be harmful or fatal.
misdiagnosis • psychiatry • mental illness • mental health • medicine
ADD, ADHD and Antidepressant Drugs
Dr. Ann Blake Tracy makes a case that SSRI medications don't work the way doctors believe and may be responsible for some of the most horrific crimes of the last decade.
add adhd antidepressant drugs • ann blake tracy prozac panacaea or pandora • michael moore bowling for columbine • ssri selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors • are ssris safe
Dr. Ann Blake Tracy makes a case that SSRI medications don't work the way doctors believe and may be responsible for some of the most horrific crimes of the last decade.
add adhd antidepressant drugs • ann blake tracy prozac panacaea or pandora • michael moore bowling for columbine • ssri selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors • are ssris safe
Can You Be Normal With AD/HD?
Roger no longer believes that he is disabled, brain damaged or anything else that the pharmaceutical companies are selling to the public.
adult add • adult ad/hd • adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • visual spatial learners • minimum brain dysfunction
Roger no longer believes that he is disabled, brain damaged or anything else that the pharmaceutical companies are selling to the public.
adult add • adult ad/hd • adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • visual spatial learners • minimum brain dysfunction
Celebrity Over-Dose Deaths Ignites War On Drugs
America's trust in pharmaceuticals is re-examined and an alternative to prescription drugs is recommended as addiction rates rise and legal drug deaths hit mainstream
drugs • pharmacy • pharmaceutical • opioids • opiate receptors
America's trust in pharmaceuticals is re-examined and an alternative to prescription drugs is recommended as addiction rates rise and legal drug deaths hit mainstream
drugs • pharmacy • pharmaceutical • opioids • opiate receptors
CFS/ME and Stimulants
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.
chronic fatigue syndrome • myalgic encephalomyelitis • ritalin for cfs/me treatment • concerta for treating cfs/me • provigil for cfs/me treatment
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.
chronic fatigue syndrome • myalgic encephalomyelitis • ritalin for cfs/me treatment • concerta for treating cfs/me • provigil for cfs/me treatment
Legal Drugs Abused by Resident College Students
Prescription and OTC drug abuse goes beyond home medicine cabinets. As dormitories open each semester, new college students gain easy access to legal drugs.
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Prescription and OTC drug abuse goes beyond home medicine cabinets. As dormitories open each semester, new college students gain easy access to legal drugs.
legal drugs abused by resident college students • young adults living in the dormitory have access t • prescription and over the counter drug abuse • new college students gain easy access to medicatio • prescription drugs and otc medications are dangero
Natural Remedy for ADHD
Exercise is an effective and natural remedy for ADHD because it develops the executive functions of the brain and releases natural mood-regulating brain chemicals.
natural remedy • adhd • exercise • brain • executive functions
Exercise is an effective and natural remedy for ADHD because it develops the executive functions of the brain and releases natural mood-regulating brain chemicals.
natural remedy • adhd • exercise • brain • executive functions
Prescription Drug Abuse
The 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that among American youth ages 12 - 17 years old , 6% of them had tried prescription drugs for recreational use.
prescription drug abuse • prescribed drugs • drug abuse • prescribed drugs are abused • abusing prescription drugs
The 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that among American youth ages 12 - 17 years old , 6% of them had tried prescription drugs for recreational use.
prescription drug abuse • prescribed drugs • drug abuse • prescribed drugs are abused • abusing prescription drugs
The Drugging of our Kids
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.
drugs for adhd • add • adhd • school behaviors • effects of attention deficit behaviors
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.
drugs for adhd • add • adhd • school behaviors • effects of attention deficit behaviors
Treating ADD With Medication
With the plethora of medications available to treat Attention Deficit Disorder, it is no wonder parents are unsure what to use - if they use them at all.
add medication • treating add with medication • medical management of add • how add medication works • deciding to medicate your add child
With the plethora of medications available to treat Attention Deficit Disorder, it is no wonder parents are unsure what to use - if they use them at all.
add medication • treating add with medication • medical management of add • how add medication works • deciding to medicate your add child
What are Smart Drugs?
Recent publicity about Smart Drugs raises questions about the safety and wisdom of brain enhancers.
what are smart drugs? cognitive enhancers • safety issues • ethical dilemma • provigil • modafinil
Recent publicity about Smart Drugs raises questions about the safety and wisdom of brain enhancers.
what are smart drugs? cognitive enhancers • safety issues • ethical dilemma • provigil • modafinil
Filling a Hole? Or Feeding a Soul?
Big Mac? BK Broiler? Choose your poison, or do some thinking. Fast food has started to take over school cafeterias across the nation. Am I the only one outraged?
fast food • eating • kids • overweight • children
Big Mac? BK Broiler? Choose your poison, or do some thinking. Fast food has started to take over school cafeterias across the nation. Am I the only one outraged?
fast food • eating • kids • overweight • children
ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome
Tourette's Syndrome and ADHD many times seem to go hand in hand. We can find out more about Tourette's in this article
tourette's • tics • adhd • add • obsessive
Tourette's Syndrome and ADHD many times seem to go hand in hand. We can find out more about Tourette's in this article
tourette's • tics • adhd • add • obsessive
ADHD Without Labels - Treating the Whole Child
Skip the labels, nurture the child. All children have gifts and strengths that can be used to help them manage or overcome their ADHD symptoms and thrive.
adhd • add • adhd treatment • adhd myth • adhd alternative medicine
Skip the labels, nurture the child. All children have gifts and strengths that can be used to help them manage or overcome their ADHD symptoms and thrive.
adhd • add • adhd treatment • adhd myth • adhd alternative medicine
Attention Deficit Disorder Takes A Life
You will have to excuse the rather dramatic headline, but I am in no mood for subtelty. I get sort of cranky when I open my National Post and find out that a boy who used to have no bigger problem than staying alert in school has died, thanks to his "ADD medication". This happened five years ago, so although his death is still upsetting, what really has me fuming is the fact that little seems to have been learned from this tragedy.
adha • add • attention deficit disorder • pemoline • drug
You will have to excuse the rather dramatic headline, but I am in no mood for subtelty. I get sort of cranky when I open my National Post and find out that a boy who used to have no bigger problem than staying alert in school has died, thanks to his "ADD medication". This happened five years ago, so although his death is still upsetting, what really has me fuming is the fact that little seems to have been learned from this tragedy.
adha • add • attention deficit disorder • pemoline • drug
Book Review - Victory over ADHD
This book is a guide to natural therapies and an intimate account of one family's successful journey to cure their sons' attention and other learning disorders.
adhd • premature birth • adhd natural medicine • adhd holisitic medicine • adhd alternative medicine
This book is a guide to natural therapies and an intimate account of one family's successful journey to cure their sons' attention and other learning disorders.
adhd • premature birth • adhd natural medicine • adhd holisitic medicine • adhd alternative medicine
Strattera for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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.
strattera and add • stattera and adhd • benefits of strattera • concerns strattera • add stratera
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.
strattera and add • stattera and adhd • benefits of strattera • concerns strattera • add stratera
Cheating Is On The Rise
How many high school students admit to cheating recently? Statistics show cheating is at an all time high.
school cheating rising • athletes cheating more • top students cheat more • ethics in schools • coaches teach cheating
How many high school students admit to cheating recently? Statistics show cheating is at an all time high.
school cheating rising • athletes cheating more • top students cheat more • ethics in schools • coaches teach cheating
Natural remedies for ADD and ADHD
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.
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • treat ad/hd drug-free • energy medicine • psychoactive brain allergy • add antidepressant drug
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.
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • treat ad/hd drug-free • energy medicine • psychoactive brain allergy • add antidepressant drug
Ruling out ADHD in favor of Asperger's
Asperger's Syndrome is often misdiagnosed ADHD due to their extreme similarities. While they can co-exist for many years, ruling out ADHD seems to be the obvious step with respect to my son.
asperger's syndrome • as • adhd • add • stimulants
Asperger's Syndrome is often misdiagnosed ADHD due to their extreme similarities. While they can co-exist for many years, ruling out ADHD seems to be the obvious step with respect to my son.
asperger's syndrome • as • adhd • add • stimulants
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