Introduction: Most people have heard of the term Attention Deficit Hyperactive (ADHD) disorder. "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that interferes with an individual's ability to attend to tasks (inattention), inhibits one's behavior (impulsivity), and may interfere with a person's ability to regulate one's activity level (hyper-activity) in developmentally appropriate ways (Barkley 19)". The most important job for teachers and parents is to separate fact from fiction, to clarify what we know and don't know. Properly diagnosing ADHD, medication choices, and behavioral interventions are the key focal point. Is medication truly worth the side effects?
Diagnosing ADHD As the name implies,
Additional studies will have to be made to distinguish Strattera® from other medications that are already available. Evidence as of the present loosely suggests that children with ADHD using Strattera® have noteworthy progress in their symptoms. ("ADHD"). Side effects often seen in patients taking Strattera® include upset stomach, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tiredness and mood swings ("Prescription Medication Overview")". As with Concerta®, Stratteraa® often takes four to six weeks to become completely effective. Unlike Concerta®, Strattera® provides twenty-four hour treatment when taken daily. ("Strattera") When utilized under medical supervision, the stimulant drugs are frequently considered harmless. Stimulants are not capable of making the child feel "high," even though a number of children report that they feel different or funny. However, these tend to be minor changes. Even though parents are often concerned that their child may possibly become addicted to the medication, currently there is no credible substantiation that stimulant medication, when utilized for management of ADHD, is proven grounds for drug abuse or dependence.
A review of all long-term studies on stimulant medication and substance abuse, conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, found that teenagers with ADHD who remained on their medication during the teen years had a lower likelihood of substance use or abuse than