Which Celebrities Have Been Diagnosed With ADHD?
Once people realize that being diagnosed with ADHD is not a life sentence condemning you to problems and social stigmatizing, it can make an important difference to how you survive and thrive despite the diagnosis. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder occurs in nearly ten per cent of all children at primary school-going age, and persists into teenage […]
Does ADHD medication cause weight gain?
There has been a great deal of discussion and controversy about the possible links between ADHD and the principal medications recommended for treatment of the condition. Do they affect the weight of the person taking them? Since there are many conflicting opinions and results, we are trying to identify some of the primary issues in […]
Does ADHD Worsen With Age?
Over the second half of the 20th century, the main focus of research and treatment of ADHD was on its impact on young children. There was hardly any formal recognition of what has now been accepted as accurate, that the condition persists throughout the lives of people affected by it. A clear majority of children […]
ADHD in Women: Symptoms and Signs
In honor of International Women’s Day held this year on March 8th (with the theme #BreakTheBias), we are bringing some attention back onto the subject of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which is affecting almost equal numbers of girls and women as their male counterparts, despite a long-held view that there is a strong gender […]
Can you fake ADHD?
Any health disorder should, without any doubt, be regarded as a disadvantage. Still, there is some growing evidence that the common disorder known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is coming to be regarded as a bonus in certain specific circumstances and social environments. So the question we are posing in this short article is […]
What happens if you take ADHD meds without ADHD?
All medication comes with warnings of side effects, and the underlying principle that determines why it has been prescribed is that the benefits of the treatment far outweigh the risks associated with the prescribed drugs. However, there are some special considerations that need to be taken into account when considering the diagnosis and medicinal treatment […]
What are the 2 major drugs used in treatment of ADHD?
And what are the alternatives that can be prescribed for ADHD? Alternative treatments for ADHD are being found as the side-effects of regular medications are turning parents away. Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with drugs has progressed significantly over the past decade, as research in neurochemistry and neuroanatomy has steadily improved scientists’ understanding of […]
