| The difference between ADHD and ADD is something | | | | The second type of treatment is prescription drugs. |
| that might seem confusing. Why are some kids | | | | Although this is the treatment method chosen by most |
| diagnosed with ADHD, while others are categorized as | | | | parents, it's important to know that while drugs can |
| ADD? In this article, you'll learn more about the two | | | | work quite well for some kids, other kids simply cannot |
| terms and different ways to alleviate the symptoms. | | | | tolerate the side effects. Again, since there is no |
| Most people believe that the the difference between | | | | difference between ADD and ADHD, the drugs |
| ADD and ADHD is that kids with ADD do not display | | | | available for treatment are the same. No doubt you've |
| hyperactivity, fidgeting and the like. After all, the first | | | | heard of Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera and many others. |
| term does not contain the word "hyperactivity," so this | | | | The key to whether the drug will work is if it curbs |
| is a reasonable assumption. Interestingly enough, the | | | | your child's symptoms without causing other problems |
| truth is that the terms mean the same thing, even | | | | like inability to sleep, loss of appetite, increased |
| where doctors are concerned. The only difference is | | | | hyperactivity, aggression, etc. |
| that ADD was used more often in the past, while | | | | The third type of treatment is a natural remedy. |
| ADHD is used with more frequency today. | | | | Although many parents think of this as an alternative |
| This means whether your child is diagnosed with | | | | to drugs, natural medicines have actually been around |
| ADHD or ADD (maybe by an old school doctor), the | | | | much longer than any prescription drug. What is |
| treatment is the same. There are basically three types | | | | comforting to most parents is these natural medicines |
| of treatments available today: behavioral techniques, | | | | have no side effects and are made of formulations |
| prescription medicines and natural alternatives. Let's | | | | containing quality ingredients like Hyoscyamus, Verta |
| start with behavioral techniques. | | | | Alb and Arsen Iod. |
| Behavioral techniques are designed to teach coping | | | | Before choosing a remedy make sure to do your |
| strategies for the symptoms that characterize | | | | research and find one that is FDA-approved and |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Since there is | | | | contains clinically proven ingredients such as those |
| no difference between ADHD and ADD, kids are | | | | listed above. Natural remedies have no drug |
| taught how to focus when faced with distractions, | | | | interactions and can be safely used to wean kids off |
| how to continue to concentrate and stay on task and | | | | of prescription drugs. Obviously, there are no concerns |
| how to recognize and choose not to act out impulses, | | | | about drug addiction with natural medicine. |
| aggression and the like. Since all of us have difficulty | | | | So there you have it: the difference between ADHD |
| focusing or choosing not to act on unhealthy impulses | | | | and ADD-there is none. The treatment options |
| from time to time, these are skills that will serve kids | | | | described above can be used separately or together |
| throughout their lives. Although these skills can be quite | | | | to help your child overcome the symptoms, get back |
| helpful, they are even more effective when the child is | | | | on track at school and enjoy the happy, healthy |
| taking natural or prescription medicine. | | | | childhood that he or she deserves. |