ADD Medications
Learn about the ADHD / ADD medications — both stimulant and non-stimulant — used to treat inattention, lack of focus, hyperactivity, impulsivity, distractibility, and more symptoms in children and adults with attention deficit.
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ADD Medications
A Parent’s Guide to Psychiatric Medications for Children
ADHD stimulants. SSRIs for depression. Anticonvulsants. Learn the ins and outs of these and other...
ADD Medications
Adderall vs. Ritalin: An ADHD Medication Comparison
There are just two first-line molecules used to treat ADHD: methylphenidate and amphetamine. The 29...
Managing Medications
5 Safety Rules for Using ADHD Medications
Deciding to treat ADHD symptoms with medication is not a cop out or a quick fix. Determining the...
Managing Treatment
The 5 Most Common Med Side Effects — and Their Fixes
"The most common side effects are appetite suppression, headache, dry mouth, and sleeplessness." Use...
ADHD Medication and Treatment Reviews
Strattera: ADHD Medication Review
Strattera is an effective alternative to the stimulant ADHD medications most commonly used to treat...
Managing Medications
ADHD Medications Rarely Work Perfectly on the First Try
Finding the most effective ADHD medication for your particular brain chemistry is — unfortunately —...
Guest Blogs
The Stigma Around Adderall Is Real…
...and I wish I hadn’t believed the lies f...
Managing Treatment
When Your Child Can’t (or Won’t) Swallow the Pill
Buried in apple sauce. Frozen in a popsicle. Stuck inside a fruit snack. These genius tricks for...
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Free Guide: What to Ask Before Starting ADHD Medication
Whether starting ADHD medication for the first time or switching to a new treatment plan, pose these...
Stimulants
Does Stimulant Medication Cause Addiction?
An expert addresses the misconception that kids (or adults) with ADHD will become drug addicts if...
Managing Medications
When Your Child Needs More Than One Medication
Three different medications — including Concerta and Wellbutrin — for ADHD and a mood disorder left...
Managing Medications
Warning: Even Doctors Make Medication Mistakes
Get all the facts about prescribing ADHD meds to make sure your or your child’s treatment regimen is...
Guest Blogs
“I Refuse to Feel Bad for Treating My Child’s ADHD”
The world tells us that parents medicate for their own convenience, not for the good of their child....
The Decision to Medicate
Five Rules for Treating ADHD in Children with Stimulant Medications
Successfully treating ADHD isn't as simple as filling a prescription and living happily ever after....
ADHD Treatment Options
Is Your Child’s Treatment the Total Package?
Medication only treats the neurochemical deficiencies of attention deficit — we have to treat the...