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Ending a Long-Term Drug Treatment
"I've been taking Dexedrine since being diagnosed with ADHD nine years ago. Will I be...
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Homeopathy for ADHD?
"A co-worker keeps urging me to get off ADHD medication and get treated by a homeopathic...
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Understanding Meds
"Are different medications prescribed for ADD and ADHD? My doctor prescribed Adderall,...
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Finally Ready to Get Help
"My 19-year-old has finally agreed to see a doctor after years of battling depression and...
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Smart, with a “Glitch”?
"Although my 18-year-old daughter graduated with honors from a competitive prep school, a...
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Should Meds Improve Handwriting?
"ADHD medication has done wonders for my eight-year-old's attention, but his handwriting...
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How to Avoid the “Rebound Effect” from ADHD Meds
"Stimulant medication works well for my 10-year-old son during the day, but he...
Meshing At-Home and At-School Discipline
"My 6-year-old is frequently kept after school for infractions like not sitting still...
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Helping a Visual Learner
"My daughter has trouble with her weekly oral vocabulary quizzes - she's a visual learner...
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When Parents Refuse to See the ADHD
"One of my students seldom remembers to turn in his homework, and when he does, it's...
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Balancing Safety and Fun After School
"I coach a cheerleading squad. One of the girls has ADHD, and she always wants to be the...
Growing Out of ADHD
"My 15-year-old has been fine without medication for the past two months. Is it possible...
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New Problems With Meds
"I've been taking the same dosage of a stimulant for years with no problems, but recently...
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How Many Appointments Do I Need to Treat My Child’s ADHD?
"Our pediatrician now requires my four ADHD sons to have their blood pressure, heart...
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Negative Response to Meds
"I began taking a stimulant last week, and I experienced anxiety, depression, and crying...
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Comorbid Conditions and ADHD Meds
"Will ADHD medication help my problem with picking at my skin? I've dealt with this, as...
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Meds and Migraines
"Can ADHD or stimulant medication be the cause of my migraine ...
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A Fair Grade
"Last year our bright five-year-old daughter, who has symptoms of ADHD, missed the public...
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Timely Tips for Kids
If your child doesn't seem to have a good grasp of time, use these tips to get t...
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New Doctor, Old Problem
"I'm generally unhappy with my doctor and the medication I take. How can I find a new...