Adderall as Effective Treatment of ADHD and ADD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders among children and adolescents. ADHD is defined as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development (Joughin, Carol; Ramchandani, Paul; Zwi, Morris 2). According to the National Institute of Mental Health, ADHD affects 3 to 5 percent of all children. NIMH states “On average at least one student in every classroom is in need of help for the disorder…” (National Institute of mental health). Stimulant medications, such as Adderall, have become the most common and effective treatments in treating people with ADHD. Psycho-stimulant compounds, such as Adderall are the most widely used medication for management of ADHD related symptoms. Psycho-stimulant medications were first administered to children with behavior and learning problems in 1937. It is believed that psycho-stimulant medications change the levels of important transmitter chemi
cals in the brain. These neurotransmitters help the different nerve cells to communicate among themselves. Between 70-80 percent of children with ADHD respond positively to these medications. Who should take adderall? While gender has not been a factor in prescribing Adderall, age has. Adderall and other stimulant medication are generally not prescribed for children 6 years of age and younger. Stimulants remain effective in the treatment of adolescents 6 years of age and older. Non-compliance with medication is a greater problem in treatment of adolescents due to the increased prevalence of stimulant related dysphoria. The risk of misuse of stimulants is increased in adolescents; giving or selling medication to peers is more common than abuse by patients themselves. The specific dose of adderall must be determined on an individual basis for each patient. (Santosh I32) Studies on Adderall have shown it to be a safe effective treatment for ADHD and similar attention disorders. Adderall contains a mix of amphetamine salts and dextroamphetamine which are stimulants (whatmeds.com). Addera
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