what are the latest study about ADHD?
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AD/HD is a neurobehavioral disorder characterized by differences in brain structure and function that affect behavior, thoughts and emotions.  Research has consistently failed to support the "bad parent" or “bad teacher” theory.  A large body of scientific evidence supports the efficacy of medications for the treatment of AD/HD.\n\nTake a look at these articles: \n\nhttp://www.chadd.org/factvsfiction.cfm\n\nhttp://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p040842.html
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Do you have ADHD? Stimulants calm them.
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pull allnighters, take lots of caffeine, kill the tv and computer and phone, and most importantly take aderol or some equivalent anti-ADD (attention deficit disorder) prescription drug ---this stuff makes ur brain a sponge. oh and don't forget to use study guides and your notes/textbook.
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It is real, but people are being diagnoses who don't have it.  I heard one study that stated only 10% of the kids on drugs for ADHD actually had it!  Seems like everyone is just wanting to "fix" their kids with drugs.  Aren't they supposed to have a lot of energy? :)
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As someone with plenty of experience with related conditions, I think the answer is kind of complicated... Yes, there is a tendency towards overdiagnosis and overanalyzing these days, however...I think they've also gotten better at recognizing these kinds of problems. I don't think any of it reflects an actual increase in cases...I think it reflects things like catching cases that would have formerly gone under the radar, having broader definitions for the terms, and that tendency to label everything as pathological. There are some fringe groups who would have you believe otherwise, and I have encountered them as a person with NLD who's done a lot of research about it...but that's all they are: fringe groups who either want to scare people, sell something to people, or just benefit from bending the statistics somehow. \n\n"Autism", when it first came into the lexicon, was something very specific and very rare; these days, they talk about an "autistic spectrum", which is broad and easy to manipulate into whatever you want it to be to fit a particular situation. I think ADHD has a similar problem with terminology.
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Try being a teacher with ADHD... (Yes, Hyperactive.)  I was diagnosed about 10 years ago.  I am coping well.  I still have days that I forget things, have problems paying attention, and overall spacey; but I learned what things could help me concentrate better.  For instance, for me-> I keep a key or a small amount of change in my pocket at all times.  When I am having problems concentrating, I tend to play with the object.  I am not sure how, but it seems to help me focus better.  I promise... it will get better!
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Covance GFI research center. Evansville, IN. They are conducting a study right now on urinary incontinance. www.gfistudy.com
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Hi, Kelly!  I am a Reiki practitioner and an Herbalist, and a mom of 2 boys who have ADHD, one of whom was agressive - much, much less now. \n  I agree with the Oatstraw (Aveena Sativa) and the dietary recommendations.  Since there is very little way to stop all preservatives (school lunch, parties, etc) I also give my boys Flax Seed Oil as it has been proven effective as a blood cleanser.  It also has the Omega 3 fatty acids that people with neurological problems are deficient in.  Cinnamon is wonderful also...it helps keep their blood sugar stable, and helps metabolize any extra sugar.  Other than that, I just make sure their multivitamin is high in B, C and Zinc as those are deficiencies in People with ADHD as well.  \n\nI am at windstarhealing.com if you have any questions.  Good luck!
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I wrote a research paper about the relation of food additives and preservatives with ADHD. There is a diet made by a doctor called Feingold I think that eliminates all food additives and colorants from foods in children's diets with ADHD. Some people believe in it, others don't. I suggest that you look for information in online databases such as www.pubmed.com and other medical sites.
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Predominantly, stimulant drugs such as Ritalin, which are pharmacologically similar (and more potent) than Cocaine. \n\nThere is actually no such thing as "ADD" or "ADHD". It is a total fraud. It was and is generally considered, outside the psychiatric and drug company circles, to have been invented (it was VOTED into existence by a show of hands at an APA committee meeting) solely for profit**.\n\nSuch behavioural characteristics that Psychiatry created this unscientific "disease" from are, and always have been, considered NORMAL. Now, it seems, inattention or "hyperactivity" (Hyperactivity means 'excessively active'* --- what is excessive? On whose authority?? It's ridiculous!!) is abnormal, a "mental illness".\n\nFor a rundown of the exact diagnostic criteria of "attention deficit disorder" visit: http://groups.msn.com/psychbusters/diagn...\n\nFor information on the junkscience behind psychiatric "testing" for "ADHD" visit: http://adhdtesting.org/\n\nFor a list of what inattention COULD be attributed to (rather than some fraudulent "mental illness") visit: http://groups.msn.com/psychbusters/diagnosticcriteria.msnw\n\nFor more information, see;\n\nhttp://groups.msn.com/psychbusters/addadhd.msnw\nhttp://groups.msn.com/psychbusters/adhdfacts.msnw\nhttp://www.adhdfraud.org\nhttp://www.ritalindeath.com/\nhttp://cchr.org/files/7515/child_drug_EN.pdf\nhttp://www.ablechild.org/\n\nMike\n\n--\n\n"We are not "overdrugging" or misdiagnosing" ADHD. ADHD is a total, 100 percent fraud. The many millions of schoolchildren around the world who are being drugged have no disease." Fred Baughman, Jr., M.D. Child Neurologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.\n\n"Parents are seldom told that Ritalin is ‘speed’—that it is pharmacologically classified with amphetamines, has the same effects, side effects, and risks. Yet this is well-known in the profession...." Dr. Peter R. Breggin & Ginger Ross Breggin, The War Against Children, P. 84.\n\n"...But because ADD is so vaguely defined, even for a psychiatric disorder, it is tailor-made for bogus claims. There are, as the American Psychiatric Association’s latest diagnostic manual concedes, "no laboratory tests that have been established as diagnostic" for "Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder." Richard E. Vatz, Professor, Towson State University, "Attention Deficit Delirium," The Wall Street Journal, July 27, 1994\n\n"The diagnosis of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is entirely subjective… There is no test. It is just down to interpretation… The lines between an ADD sufferer and a healthy exuberant kid can be very blurred." Dr. Joe Kosterich. Chairman of the Australian Medical Association. Sydney Morning Herald.\n\n--\n\nDecoding Psychiatric Propaganda\nhttp://groups.msn.com/psychbusters
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coffee,\n\nThe question you asked is the very issue that's surrounding a LOT of controversy.  I believe there are just as many doctors that will tell you that ADHD is a for real, bona fide diagnosis, and those who'll tell you that it's junk science, just a way to chemically control behavior which is absolutely normal.\n\nI take it your step-brother is an example of one that gives pro-ADHD folks plenty of ammunition and speaking points.  A "demon" you said?  See, in order to have a child diagnosed with ADHD is not as easy as taking him/her to the pediatrician and having the doc put the diagnosis in the chart.  There are a LOT of guidelines and criteria that must be met, and the final "yea" or "nay" would depend on the say-so of folks that the child spends a lot of time with, including teachers, day-care workers, guidance counselors, etc.  One of the main questions that must be answered by these folks, including those living with the child is, "Is the behavior affecting the child's capacity to learn (in a school environment) and/or is the behavior disruptive to others to the point that the environment within the school or home has deterioated-affecting the DISRUPTIVE CHILD in a negative manner..."  \n\nSee coffee, the way it's supposed to be done, is to take how the hyper kid is being affected, NOT how everyone else around him/her feels.  If you look at it objectively, it would be pretty dangerous to be able to medicate a child if all it took were a "majority vote" within the household...agree?\n\nI have a son, now nine years old that was diagnosed as being affected by ADHD.  At first when we tried medications we did not like the way his personality changed, so medication was not an option.  That was four years ago, and by working with him, he's doing much, much better now...he's able to control himself and doing fantastically in school.  \n\nAm I for diagnosing kids with ADHD and medicating them?  There is evidence that medicine helps a lot of kids and for that, I'm inclined to side with those who agree with diagnosing and medicating those who need it.  But ultimately it's the parent's responsibility to see that their child's best interests are being protected.
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It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have ADHD, or approximately 2 million children in the United States. This means that in a classroom of 25 to 30 children, it is likely that at least one will have ADHD. \n\nSource: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) \n\nAttention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADD / ADHD) is a condition characterized by poor self-regulation. The person with ADD has difficulty inhibiting their spontaneous responses. According to Gabor Mate “The hallmark of ADD is an automatic, unwilled "tuning out," a frustrating non-presence of mind. People suddenly find that they have heard nothing of what they have been listening to, saw nothing of what they were looking at, remember nothing of what they were trying to concentrate on. One misses information and directions, misplaces things, and struggles to stay abreast of conversations. Tuning out creates practical hardships, and it also interferes with one’s enjoyment of life” \n\nWhat are the signs and symptoms of ADD or ADHD? \nADD / ADHD varies significantly among individuals; children with ADD / ADHD don’t all have the same problems. Some may be hyperactive. Others may be under-active. Some may have great problems with attention. Others may be mildly inattentive but overly impulsive. Still others may have significant problems in all three areas (attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity). The three subtypes of ADD / ADHD are: \n\nPredominantly inattentive type \nPredominantly hyperactive-impulsive type \nCombined type (inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity) \nFrom time to time, practically every person can be a bit absent-minded, restless, fidgety, or impulsive. With ADD / ADHD, these behaviors occur far more often and therefore are the rule and not the exception. \n\nSymptoms of inattention \n\nPeople with inattentive symptoms of ADD have difficulty keeping their mind on any one thing. They may get bored easily with a task and bounce to the next task, and the next task after that. Organizing and completing a task is difficult. They may however give undivided and effortless attention to activities and topics they enjoy. People with ADD often have difficulty learning something new. \n\nSome symptoms of inattention are \n\nignores details; makes careless mistakes \ndifficulty sustaining attention or listening when directly addressed \ndifficulty following instructions or finishing tasks \nappears forgetful, disorganized, distracted \n\nSymptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity \n\nPeople with hyperactive or impulsive symptoms of ADHD seem to be always in motion. Sitting still can be very difficult. They may dash around, squirm in their seats, roam around the room or talk incessantly. They may try to do several things at once, bouncing around from one activity to the next. \n\nSome symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity are \n\nfidgety, squirmy \ndifficulty staying seated \nin constant motion, often running or climbing inappropriately \nphysical restlessness; difficulty with quiet, sedentary activities \nexcessive talking; blurts out answers before questions are completed \ndifficulty waiting; interrupts or intrudes on others \nBecause hyperactivity and inattention are expected behaviors at some ages in childhood, it is the impulsive behaviors that often stand out in very young children with ADD / ADHD. By age four or five, though, most children have become more selectively attentive and less active, so those with ADD / ADHD stand out in all three behaviors: inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. \n\nHow are working memory and executive functioning related to ADD / ADHD? \nThose who have ADD / ADHD tend to be low on “working memory”: the ability to hold information in memory that must be used to make decisions and to guide behavior. Working memory and executive functioning are closely tied. Executive functioning includes the abilities to plan, prioritize, organize, persist, multi-task, move toward a goal, delay
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I am older and can look back and see it in people I grew up with. I have ADD and believe an aunt of mine has it too. She is in her 80's. It has nothing to do with discipline. It is all brain chemistry. I am beginning to think that crack babies might just inherit it from their parents. To use crack, it would take a compulsive type person that is not quite right. The most maddening symptom for me has been my mind racing. I would think of a million things at once. Any antidepressant or Strattera helps with ADHD.
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recently there have been many studies done on adults with ADD or ADHD. Some of these studies are showing that long term affects of stimulant meds are causing brain imparment. \n  Other drugs you can take is plain coffee, or rearrange your diet. Have faith that it will work better than the meds.
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There are no valid, peer-reviewed research studies that say that diet helps people with true ADHD. A good diet helps people in general, but it's not a cure for a neurological disorder.
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This is not a disease thats a Disorder and the right name of it is ADHD....its better if u talk to a psychiatrist if the kid has some problem in his/her study or her social contact at school but most of children with this disorder (if they dont lose their study) will get better in future.
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ADD and ADHD exist. Period. You cannot refute gravity anymore than you can refute the existence of ADD. The treatment methods however are very questionable. \nDrugs are for recreation, mmkay?\nNothing wrong with being ADD, ADHD, our schooling systems just don't fit their learning abilities. \nThey learn different.\nSome people are visual learners, some are tactile learners, some are auditory learners, different learning types for different thinking types. \nYou are taught that you can only write with 1 hand. That's bullshit too, anyone can learn to write with both hands it just takes practice. I am willing to bet that most people write better with their second hand than I with my first.