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Ritalin: What it is, How it Works
Written on 31 May, 2010 at 6:31 in ADHD | viewed 1,272 views times | No Comments
Ritalin, or methylphenidate, is the most popular medication used to treat attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity (ADD & ADHD). It works by activating pathways in the brain associated with attention, focus and motivation and is extremely effective for... (Continue reading)
What Does Taking Ritalin/Adderall Feel Like?
What does it feel like to take Ritalin or Adderall in a therapeutic way for ADHD? To answer that question, we’ll provide a story. The following stories both start the same exact way. An 18 year old freshman in college... (Continue reading)
Concerta vs Adderall XR for ADHD
Written on 28 Feb, 2010 at 8:18 in ADHD | viewed 4,086 views times | 4 Comments
Concerta vs Adderall XR Concerta and Adderall XR are two very common and popular treatments for ADHD. They are both long acting forms of two similar yet different medications: one Ritalin, and one Adderall. How well do they work? And... (Continue reading)
Dr. Tuckman Answers Questions About Adult ADHD
Written on 9 Feb, 2010 at 13:27 in ADHD | viewed 465 views times | 4 Comments
Dr. Ari Tuckman is the author of “More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD” and “Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-to-Use Guide for Clinicians”. He has treated hundreds, if not thousands, of adults with ADHD. ... (Continue reading)
Strattera: Side Effects, Use for ADHD
Strattera or Atomoxetine is a new treatment for ADHD that was approved in 2002 and the first medication approved for treating ADHD in adults. It is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, which means that, like Ritalin and the stimulants, Strattera increases... (Continue reading)
Long Term Effects of Adderall
Written on 8 Jan, 2010 at 4:10 in ADHD | viewed 10,498 views times | 24 Comments
Adderall is a popular stimulant treatment for ADHD and is used illicitly as a drug for its energy inducing effects. What are the long term effects of Adderall? Does it keep working, or do you develop tolerance if you have... (Continue reading)
The 4 Secrets to Success with Adult ADHD
Written on 7 Jan, 2010 at 4:20 in ADHD | viewed 5,367 views times | 25 Comments
If you think or know you have ADHD, you’re probably a little confused. You may not feel like you have a “deficit” but you may not be entirely happy with how things are going in your life. Let’s be honest. ... (Continue reading)
How to use qEEG to Diagnose ADHD
Written on 1 Jan, 2010 at 12:23 in ADHD | viewed 1,661 views times | 11 Comments
Some people who don’t believe ADHD exists argue that there is no physical signs or tests for it. Such a claim, while popular, ignores the strong and compelling evidence from PET and fMRI scans that show things like smaller brain... (Continue reading)
A Full List of ADHD Medications
Written on 27 Dec, 2009 at 9:58 in ADHD | viewed 6,905 views times | 35 Comments
This is a full list of medications that are currently used for treating ADHD. We wrote it because we were horrified that there was not much like it, and how hard it is for people with ADHD to figure out... (Continue reading)
What Sucks & What Rocks About ADHD
Written on 22 Dec, 2009 at 10:57 in ADHD | viewed 1,912 views times | 13 Comments
You’re distractable, impulsive, and constantly worried if you’re doing the right things. But you’re unpredictable, fun, and always trying out new things. Having ADHD can be a real pain in the butt. Still, it gives you strengths and differences that... (Continue reading)