| Scientists have developed a number of medications | | | | used for treating ADHD. Stimulants have been proven |
| intended to address the symptoms of Attention Deficit | | | | to be effective in relieving the symptoms of ADHD |
| Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). However, no treatment | | | | and have been widely used by many specialists for |
| has yet been found to cure ADHD altogether. The | | | | ADHD treatment. Some stimulants used for addressing |
| only thing that the present ADHD medications can do | | | | ADHD symptoms are Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, and |
| is to relieve the symptoms. | | | | Adderall. |
| There are three methods that doctors may include in | | | | Stimulants are believed to increase the dopamine |
| their plan for treating ADHD, or at least managing its | | | | levels in the brain, boosting focus and concentration |
| symptoms.o Counseling. Usually, counseling is done to | | | | while reducing impulsive and hyperactive behaviors. |
| help the child and the parents understand ADHD | | | | Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is closely |
| better. It is also meant to help the child and the parents | | | | associated with attention, movement, and motivation. |
| to cope with their feelings and get rid of, or at least | | | | Although stimulants are known to have a stimulating |
| minimize, unwanted behaviors. Counseling is important | | | | effect on most people, they have a calming effect on |
| as it can help the child to deal with depression, anxiety, | | | | ADHD children. However, stimulants may also cause |
| low self-esteem, and stubborn behaviors. Social skills | | | | side effects in the child. Some known side effects |
| training, parental training, and psychotherapy are | | | | resulting from the intake of stimulant medications are |
| included in counseling.o Behavioral management. | | | | personality changes, headaches, upset stomach, |
| Techniques on behavioral management are especially | | | | dizziness, depression, loss of appetite, and sleeping |
| designed to help the child and the parents identify | | | | problems to name a few.o Non-stimulant medications |
| problem behaviors and try to help improve these | | | | for ADHD and ADD. These medications are usually |
| behaviors.o Medication. This is the most common | | | | used when the stimulants used for ADHD treatment |
| ADHD treatment that is included in the treatment plan | | | | do not work or have brought about the onset of many |
| of doctors. Medications are given to the child to help | | | | serious side effects. Non-stimulant medications include |
| improve or relieve the symptoms, making the child | | | | the drug Strattera, which is thought to boost the levels |
| perform better in school, at home, and with friends, | | | | of norepinephrine in the brain. |
| teachers, and parents. Medications are known to have | | | | All prescription drugs used for ADHD treatment may |
| unwanted side effects especially when taken in wrong | | | | bring dangerous side effects to the child. Therefore, it |
| doses but they are also known to effectively relieve | | | | is best to keep in close contact with the doctor and |
| symptoms in some children especially when the | | | | follow the doctor's advice on dosage and time of |
| doctor's advice is followed. | | | | medication. If anything goes wrong with the medication, |
| The most common method for treating ADHD in | | | | inform the doctor immediately so the medication may |
| children is the use of prescription medications. | | | | be changed. |
| Medications for treating ADHD come in several types | | | | Alternative remedies can also be used for treating |
| and their use depends upon the type of ADHD | | | | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. However, |
| present in children. Below are some of the medications | | | | before you choose alternative methods for your child, |
| prescribed by doctors for treating ADHD.o Stimulants. | | | | consult the doctor first and thoroughly research the |
| These are the most common type of medications | | | | alternative treatment you are planning to use. |