Medication
ADHD Medication Debate Fuels One Dad To Kidnap His Son
Thursday, October 1st, 2009Welcome back!There is no shortage of controversy still looming over whether or not children with ADHD should be, or need to be placed on medication. While most things don’t tend to shock me… I was somewhat caught off guard by this story of a man who kidnapped his own son to keep his mother from [...]
ADHD Drug Abuse In Teens On The Rise
Monday, August 24th, 2009A new report released today suggests that more and more teens are abusing stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall. Depending upon which news outlet you are listening to, the angle and agenda is going to be slightly different.
I’ve seen reports from Reuters (article here) that focus on the substantial increase in calls to Poison Control [...]
Medication Begets Medication: What Are We Overlooking?
Friday, January 2nd, 2009Medication… Medication… Medication… Oh how you frustrate me! You promise great and wonderful things, yet I am very skeptical about the unrealistic expectations you imply. From ads on television to magazine pages — I can’t help but wonder your intentions.
Knowing conditions like depression, and bipolar disorder are largely biologically based, I [...]
ADHD Medications Boost Brain Power?
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008For a long time now, there has been a great debate about whether or not stimulant medications (e.g., Ritalin, Adderall) offer those taking it an advantage. After all, the medication’s purpose is to help improve focus, attention, and concentration.
Who wouldn’t benefit from that?
Back in college, I remember students talking about using these medications like this [...]
ADHD – Is It Real Or Not?
Monday, February 11th, 2008This morning I woke up to rumblings from other noted bloggers and news feeds, addressing once again, the debate of whether or not ADHD is real.
You’ve heard it before – and you are likely to hear it over and over again.
Skeptics, non-believers, conspiracy theorists, and a few professionals have said:
“ADHD is a disorder created by [...]
Oops – I Skipped Over Chapter 2
Friday, January 18th, 2008I don’t know how I did it – but it looks like I skipped right over reviewing Chapter 2 for you all. Oops!
I am so glad I caught this, because Chapter 2 has some great content.
Chapter 2:
“Parenting Doesn’t Cause ADHD – Genes Do.”
Dr. Monastra reviews and dispels some of the major myths around parenting as [...]
Parenting Children With ADHD – Chapter 3
Thursday, January 17th, 2008The more I get into this book, the more great content and strategies I am exposed to and become aware of. I also have to say that Dr. Monastra does an excellent job really explaining some tough level concepts that often can go overlooked. For example, he talks about specific ways that medications [...]
Audio Interview – ADHD Success Tips
Friday, January 4th, 2008In this almost 60-minute interview, my good friend (who also just happens to be a Licensed Psychologist) reveals his 15 year personal struggle with ADHD.
I have been pleading with him for a few months now to make this happen. Having witnessed his struggles and personal victories firsthand, I knew he would reveal a wealth of [...]
Are Medications Really Necessary For My Child?
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007One the most frequently asked questions I receive relates to whether or not a child really needs medication for his or her behaviors – or behavioral problems – depending upon how you look at it.
The unfortunate answer I have to give parents is: “It depends.”
I have often said that I am against medications as a [...]