| Attention Deficit Disorder is a common problem not | | | | children. However, scientific studies are available to |
| only in the US but in European countries as well. | | | | back their effectiveness in treating the disorder. They |
| Studies estimate that about 3% to 5% of children in | | | | can lessen hyperactivity and impulsivity and are found |
| the United States alone may be suffering from this | | | | to be effective in boosting focus in children. |
| disorder. Scientists have not yet found the factors that | | | | Although side effects have been known to be |
| could be linked to the occurrence of this disorder but | | | | associated with the use of these drugs, doctors still |
| they are currently making a study on genetics since | | | | prescribe these medications as they can be very safe |
| most ADD patients come from a family which has a | | | | when used under a physician's guidance. |
| history of this disorder. | | | | Many parents have had bad experiences related to |
| Attention Deficit Disorder is characterized by | | | | the use of prescription drugs; therefore, they look for |
| excessive activity or hyperactivity, impulsivity, | | | | alternative methods in treating ADD. Now, aside from |
| inattentiveness, talking endlessly, interrupting others, | | | | medications prescribed by doctors, parents now have |
| squirming and fidgeting, difficulty to remain seated, and | | | | the option to use other methods of treatment. |
| inability to focus on a certain task. ADD patients may | | | | One of the most popular alternative methods in |
| also tend to not listen when spoken to, have | | | | treating ADD in children is the use of homeopathic |
| temperamental outbursts, and may have difficulty | | | | remedies. More and more parents are using this kind |
| following directions. | | | | of alternative treatment because of the many benefits |
| Treating Attention Deficit Disorder usually involve the | | | | that homeopathic remedies can bring. Several studies |
| use of stimulant medications. Over the years, | | | | made on this form of treatment have shown that |
| stimulants have been clinically proven to be effective in | | | | these treatments bring about positive improvements in |
| treating this disorder. There are cases, though, that an | | | | children. |
| ADD patient may not tolerate stimulant drugs. In these | | | | However, unlike prescription medications, the results of |
| cases, doctors may opt to give the patient other | | | | homeopathic remedies on ADD patients may not be |
| forms of medications such as non-stimulants and | | | | seen immediately. Long term use of the treatment is |
| antihypertensive drugs. | | | | necessary before any improvements may be |
| Some of the most common medications used in the | | | | noticeable. Another downside is that not all ADD |
| treating ADD are Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Wellbutrin, | | | | patients may also respond to this kind of medication. |
| Dexedrine, Strattera, and Dextrostat. These drugs are | | | | If you are in doubt about the treatment used in your |
| the primary drugs that may be used in Attention Deficit | | | | ADD child, it is better to always communicate your |
| Disorder treatment. When these do not work, doctors | | | | thoughts to your child's doctor. Together, you can |
| would usually find other alternative drugs. | | | | make a better treatment plan for your child. |
| It is still not clear how stimulant drugs work in ADD | | | | |