| There is a continuing, heated at times, debate about | | | | lessened and they can also be beneficial to their |
| the pros and cons of ADHD medication. The benefits | | | | general health. |
| of the use of medication for ADHD aren't many to a | | | | Of the three options listed above, I would opt for |
| lot of people. They may reduce the symptoms of | | | | natural remedies. Bear in mind that they do not work |
| ADHD/ADD for a short time but at what cost to your | | | | the same way for every child or at the same level. |
| children? | | | | They are devoid of side effects and in the long run |
| Stimulant drugs have some dangerous side effects. | | | | could save you money. Natural remedies for ADHD |
| Depression, lessened appetite, and sleeplessness are | | | | may also include a very healthy diet, plenty of |
| some side effects that can occur with just a short | | | | exercise, and sleep. Yoga may also help to calm a |
| time of taking the stimulants. Stimulant drugs can also | | | | restless child. |
| become addictive. There's no known information about | | | | ADHD is a disorder in which your child may exhibit |
| how long term use affects a child's developing brain. It | | | | such behaviors as extreme restlessness and activity, |
| is known however that long term use of ADHD | | | | the inability to keep to task, and be easily frustrated. |
| medication has been linked to depression and that | | | | Following directions can be very difficult. Their |
| children are more likely to have problems with | | | | behaviors may be severe enough to disrupt family life, |
| substance abuse as adults. | | | | school, and friends. |
| If your child has attention deficit hyperactive disorder, | | | | Evaluations and testing will likely be done. Treatment |
| you have one of three options. | | | | and education plans may be put in place including |
| 1. You can do nothing and hope it is 'just a phase'. | | | | stimulant medications. Many parents prefer natural |
| 2. You can give them the standard medication(s) as | | | | remedies due to the seriousness of the ADHD |
| your doctor might prescribe but you run the risk of | | | | medications side effects. You know your children and |
| your child experiencing their side effects including | | | | what is best for them better than anyone else does. |
| possible addiction. | | | | Be sure to get the information on the rights of parents |
| 3. You could do some research on your own and find | | | | and children in regards to learning disabilities and other |
| natural remedies that are not only safe but effective | | | | impairments such as ADHD. Familiarization with these |
| as well. Your child's ADHD symptoms may be | | | | rights will help you to help your children. |