ADHD Treatment... What's Most Effective?

ADHD Treatment...What Treatments Are Available?

For decades, medications have been used as the main ADHD treatment for the symptoms of ADHD. Three medications in the class of drugs known as stimulants seem to be the most effective in both children and adults. These are methylphenidate (Ritalin), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine or Dextrostat), and pemoline (Cylert). Plus...Strattera (a non-stimulant drug), fairly new, is coming in with excellent results.

For many people, these medicines dramatically reduce their hyperactivity and improve their ability to focus, work, and learn. The medications 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.

Ritalin can help many focus on and complete tasks for the first time. Dexedrine can help an ADD ADHD to sit quietly, focus his attention more. Also to become less impulsive and aggressive. Along with these changes the ability to make and keep friends can be improved.

Unfortunately, when people see such immediate improvement, they often think medication is all that's needed as an effective ADHD treatment. But these medicines don't cure the disorder, they only temporarily control the symptoms.

Although the drugs help people pay better attention and complete their work, they can't increase knowledge or improve academic skills. The drugs alone can't help people feel better about themselves or cope with problems. These changes require other kinds of treatment and support.

For lasting improvement, numerous clinicians recommend that medications should be used along with treatments that aid in these other areas.

Remember, there are no quick cures in ADD treatment.

Many experts believe that the most significant, long-lasting gains appear when medication is combined with behavioral therapy, emotional counseling, and practical support. (Note: Always check with your physician for proper medical advice concerning drugs)

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It is important to work with the prescribing physician to find the right ADHD medicine and the right dosage. For many people, the stimulants dramatically reduce their hyperactivity and impulsivity and improve their ability to focus, work, and learn.

Although the ADHD drugs help the child pay better attention and complete school work, they can't increase knowledge or improve academic skills. ADHD drug(s) can help the child to use those skills he or she already possesses.

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