ADD / ADHD
ADD / ADHD
ADHD and Addiction – Things Every Addiction Specialist Should Know about ADHD
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common neurodevelopmental condition affecting concentration, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Addiction, a complex brain...
ADD / ADHD
The ADD Journey – From Struggle to Strength
Stage I: “The Journey Begins”(Diagnosis) Relief: “Finally, an explanation!” For many adults discovering they have ADD, usually by reading an...
ADD / ADHD
Our Expanding ADD Knowledge
Without a doubt, the most important “new” development pertaining to ADHD has been the widespread recognition that this condition does not...
ADD / ADHD
ADD, Alcoholism and Other Addictions
It is common for people with ADD to turn to addictive substances such as alcohol, marijuana, heroin, prescription tranquilizers, pain...
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Tips on ADD in Couples
In couples the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can be particularly vexing. The distractibility, impulsivity, and excess energy associated...
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Management of ADD Within Families
1. Make an accurate diagnosis. This is the starting point of all treatment for ADD. 2. Educate the family. All...
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What’s So Great About Adderall?
There are several reasons for most people treated for ADHD with a stimulant medication to try Adderall. First, this newly-approved preparation is,...
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Thoughts On the Medical Treatment of ADD/ADHD: A Physicians Perspective
Human beings are rarely created in perfect form, so the great majority of us arrive in this world with unique...
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The Management of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
The treatment of ADD begins with hope. Most people who discover they have ADD, whether they be children or adults,...
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What Every Beginner in A. D. D. Needs to Know
There is no test for ADD. The diagnosis of ADD is made based on your history with, when possible, corroboration from...