... serious consequences. Severe depression is often a result. Chronic hyperactivity, suicidal thoughts, and paranoid behaviors are also commonly experienced side affects. Close supervision is recommended when discontinuation occurs ("The Parkinson List Drug Database" 2002). Wender (1973) observes that children on Ritalin become calmer and less active, have longer attention spans, become "less stubborn", and are overall easier to manage. They seem ... of the required chemicals. Another treatment for children with ADHD is behavioral therapy. Many different behavioral therapies exist and they ...

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... the use of Ritalin. However, the arguments against ADD, ADHD, and Ritalin are more numerous, therefore ADHD and ADD are fraudulent diagnoses and their prescribed drug, Ritalin, should be abolished. Some people say that ADD and ADHD are a result from an abnormality or chemical imbalance in the brain. However, ... is not very bad, simply because of the benefits. Koch writes, "In its annual report last February, the United Nations-sponsored International narcotics Control Board (INCB) issued its second warning in recent years that the American doctors may be over prescribing stimulants, not...

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... diagnose a patient (Booth 3). The most common treatment of ADD and ADHD is stimulant drugs. Stimulant drugs help a patient become more in control of his own body by allowing him to concentrate better and keep calm instead of always being hyperactive ("National" 1). The stimulants do this ... anxiety, and headaches. Also, taking stimulants in general often develops a need for self medication or drug and alcohol abuse (Richardson 1). Since Ritalin doesn't cure the problem and only covers it up, the drug will have to be taken the entire life of a patient ("Flavay" 3). The most dangerous s...

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... go from a once a week pot smoker to a crackhead in 6 months or a once a week pot smoker to some one who does every drug out there on a somewhat regular basis but can stop at any time and is still completely functional. People with addictive personalities are much more likely ... to abuse drugs and go through the process quickly and more harshly than people with self-control that can do many different things without acting obsessive and compulsive. The term instant gratification applies directly to the different personality types. ... mans" thoughts are a drunk mans" words." Pot-heads, s...

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... ways of dealing with the disorder. The effects of medication are dangerous, therefore parents should consider other ways of management and therapy as way to control their child's behavior. In this paper, I will give you some relevant arguments, and urge parents to reconsider putting their child on medication. ... they put their child on medication, they might become dependent on it. They fear that the medication is a substance currently feared as a drug of abuse and the child might be addicted to it. Parents do not want to continue use of medication to handle problems. It is also ... h...

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... several factors that play a key role in the disorder. Of the main causes are altered brain function, heredity, and maternal smoking, drug use and toxin exposure. Children with ADHD seem to have parts of their brain that are less active. These parts are responsible for regulating attention, ... planning, and motor control. Also, ADHD victims usually have low levels of dopamine in their brain. This means that messages are sent slowly and motivation is affected. ... is also an ADHD victim. Furthermore, if one identical twin has ADHD, the other twin almost always possesses the disorder. In...

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... diagnosed. Boys outnumber girls. Though it is harder for girls to be diagnosed. ADD is not an attention disorder like most people think it is, but is a disorder of impulse control. (Pfiffer) Signs of Attention Deficit Disorder can include, fidgeting with hands or feet, difficulty remaining seated, awaiting turns in games, and shifting from one uncompleted task to another. They also ... , and anxiety. All the drugs used to treat ADD have the same goal, to provide the brain with the raw materials it needs to concentrate over a certain period of time, control impulses and regulate motor act...

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... they are helpful. Behavior modification usually consists of a system of rewards, punishments, time outs, and changes in the interpersonal response to the child. This modification helps the child learn to control their impulses, learning when certain behavior is acceptable. Children who receive both behavioral treatment, and medication often do the best. Medication should not be used just to make life easier ... for the parents or the school. Medication does not cure ADHD; it can only help control the symptoms. No serious or long-term side effects from the medications have been found. St...

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... may also improve physical coordination, such as handwriting and ability in sports. Recent research by NIMH suggests that these medicines may also help children with an accompanying conduct disorder to control their impulsive, destructive behaviors. Stimulant drugs, such as Ritalin, Cylert, and Dexedrine, when used with medical supervision, are usually considered quite safe. Although they can be addictive to teenagers and ... should be tried. Usually a medication should be tried for a week to see if it helps. If necessary, however, the doctor will also try adjusting the dosage before swi...

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... taking monthly prescriptions of stimulants, at least for six months, with the review of a psychiatric. (Fisher, Hawkridge, 2013, p.137) Pharmacotherapy is by far one of the most effective way to control the ADHD. It consists of treatment through medication, methylphenidate which has, the strongest results during a clinical study from the Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD (MTA). The dosing of ... milligrams, or increased dose would be double, ten to twenty milligrams. (Fisher, Hawkridge, 2013, p.138) Other medications have shown also a positive effect, for occurrence, atom...

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... seretonin in the brain. Seretonin is the "happy" chemical in the brain, which controls negative impulses, and positive desires. When there is a lack of seretonin, the person can't concentrate or control their actions. ADD can be detected in children easily. Children with ADD usually have problems in school. Not only academic problems, but behavior problems too. Children with ADD don't learn ... .com). The effects of stimulant medication occur quickly. Parents and teachers often notice improvement in the child almost right away. Stimulants may seem like the perfect drug for ADD and ADHD, ...

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... were offered to my brother. Ritalin, also called Methylphenidate, is said to create a better mother-child interaction. Twenty four percent of ADD children without hyperactivity have no response to this drug (Quinn, 168). Trevor started taking Ritalin when he was first diagnosed. He took it for nine months, which is one school year. Reports came back from his teachers saying that ... focus and sit still prior to this pill. Not having ADD, it is hard for me to understand what it is like to all of a sudden have this feeling of control. Some explain that the medicines are like filters, puri...

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... A newer stimulant used to treat ADHD, Aderall, combines dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. Medical experts regard stimulants as safe. The most common side effects include stomachaches, loss of appetite, nervousness, and insomnia. Drug therapy may slow a child's rate of growth temporarily, but growth usually returns to normal during adolescence. Low doses of stimulants do not cause a "high" sensation, sedate the child, or ... penalties such as " time-outs" in which a child must sit alone to calm down. Most scientists think of ADHD as a biological disorder caused by abnormalities in the br...

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... frenzied activity Definition for Attention Deficit Disorder People with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder usually display symptoms like u Distractibility (poor sustained attention to tasks) u Impulsivity (impaired impulse control and delay of gratification) u Hyperactivity (excessive activity and physical restlessness) Its origin is unknown, although there are many speculations as to what could have been the cause there is no ... side or at least thinking about doing something else. This way, I think that I am able to get more done in a shorter amoun...

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... a program, he wouldn't stay interested in any type of activity whether it was being read to or if it was playing with toys. It seemed like he was out of control, that he was bouncing off the walls. What tempted me to take him to the Doctor was when he started showing signs of aggression, it just didn't seem normal to ... me. First, he saw the pediatrician, who immediately put him on Ritalin, which within two days made him worst. Second, he saw a psychiatrist, who prescribed Adderol, a new drug for ADHD. But it felt like they were passing the buck, that by putting him on medicine was goi...

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