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Article published on Feb 27, 2024

Drug Screening For Those On ADHD Medication Can Cause Anxiety

Our daughter was diagnosed with ADHD when she was in grade 6. Her teacher noticed that she was daydreaming a lot, and she struggled to complete homework. She was assessed by a psychologist, and was diagnosed with ADHD. Our family doctor started her on Vyvanse, with remarkable results. She could pay good attention in class,... Read More

Article published on Oct 31, 2023

ADHD Medications Don’t Cause Addiction

I am thirty-years old. I have had my fair share of drinking and drugs. Fortunately, I have stayed out of jail. I was diagnosed with ADHD in grade 7; I was a class clown, didn’t care about school; it was boring. I saw a paediatrician who prescribed Ritalin and Dexedrine pills. They calmed me down,... Read More

Article published on Sep 26, 2023

There Is No Best Medicine For ADHD, Use Long-Acting Medications

Our ten-year-old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD. His teachers started raising concerns almost on day one. He has to be the first in lineups; this led to many conflicts with his classmates. In class, he constantly interrupts the teacher, talks to friends, and makes jokes. However, when he was asked questions, he could give... Read More

Article published on Oct 27, 2020

There Is Help For Adults With ADHD

I was diagnosed with ADD by a paediatrician when I was a kid in 1990s. She warned my parents that if I was not treated with medicine, it would affect my learning and harm my future. At that time, there was not much information available. My parents decided to stop my Ritalin, which was actually... Read More