Adderall might have been a medication that was known to help people who had disorders with their focus and concentration, but today, the drug is known for far more than just its medical uses. The use of Adderall to be able to cope with normal life has become more prominent than ever, leading to a crisis that is hard to prevent. The use of Adderall to improve efficiency and focus is something that came to popularity after reports of athletes taking this to improve their productivity came forward. Soon after people across the world were now … [Read more...] about Adderall: The Harmful Workplace Drug Employees Are Turning To
ADD and ADHD
ADD and ADHD is a chronic condition that includes attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. More than 3 million US cases are diagnosed each year. Treatment can help, but this condition cannot be cured. With treatment, this mental health disorder can last for several years or be a lifelong condition.
ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It may also contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships, difficulty at school and work, and in some cases can also cause the development of other mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
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A Peek Into the Life of Parenting a Teen with Bipolar Disorder
I haven't had a chance to sit down and write a really honest, behind-the-scenes post in a while. I've kept quiet about things that were going on here at home but to be perfectly honest, I'm stressed as hell and I can't seem to get off this merry-go-round that has become my life. On February 6th, 5 days before my 50th birthday, my 17-year-old son, JW, was arrested for petty larceny, unlawful entry, and larceny of a firearm. Three days before that, he had a meltdown when we wouldn't allow him out after curfew and he added a few new holes to his … [Read more...] about A Peek Into the Life of Parenting a Teen with Bipolar Disorder
Surprise! Essential Oils Can Help ADHD
ADHD and ADD are attention deficit disorders that impact millions of children and adults across the United States. According to the CDC, around 11% of children in the United States have ADHD. If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, or you suspect that they will be, you may want to consider using essential oils to help reduce their symptoms. Lord knows that our family has tried everything under the sun! Many physicians prescribe patients Adderall and other prescription grade drugs to try to restore normalcy to the life of a child with … [Read more...] about Surprise! Essential Oils Can Help ADHD
#BeUnderstood Campaign: Generating Awareness About Learning and Attention Issues
Raising a child with learning and attention issues is a journey. And it’s one that’s full of ups and downs, successes and challenges, questions and decisions. But what if your child is struggling and you do not even realize it IS a learning or attention issue? In the U.S., 1 in 5 children struggles with brain-based learning and attention issues that affect reading, writing, math, focus and organization. These issues are a lot more common than most people think, and while learning and attention issues may not be as visible as other health … [Read more...] about #BeUnderstood Campaign: Generating Awareness About Learning and Attention Issues
4 Ways to Heal ADD without Medication
Taking a dose of Ritalin or Adderall at school is a daily ritual for many ADD/ADHD students in the United States. That shouldn’t be a surprise because the number of cases of attention deficit disorder (ADD), also called attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is on the rise among children and teenagers, up 43 percent over an eight-year period, according to a recently published study by the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University. Today, roughly 12 percent of children and teens have the diagnosis. But … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Heal ADD without Medication
5 Things You Need to Know to Support Your ADHD Athlete
My boys have always been active and their dad and I are constantly looking for ways to support them and nurture whatever activities they are interested in. Unfortunately, having a son with ADHD means that we need to look deeper into what our son likes, what interests him the most, and channel his energy. We've learned that what works for most athletes is not usually the case with an ADHD athlete. We are all “just a kid” from somewhere. I’m from Pottsville, PA. My boys are from Richmond, VA. Regardless of where we were born and raised, we all … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Know to Support Your ADHD Athlete
Top 4 Tips to Help Your Child #FallBackToSchool Easily
Labor Day is around the corner, and for most families, that heralds the unofficial beginning of autumn. The temperatures will soon change, the leaves will be showing their vibrant colors, and the school buses will be tying up traffic once again. Many have already made the transition from summer fun and relaxed schedules to the endless list of things to do, adjustments to make, places to be, physical forms and exams to get, and much pouting and major meltdowns. That's just the parents! Imagine what your children are going through as … [Read more...] about Top 4 Tips to Help Your Child #FallBackToSchool Easily
Summer Learning and ADHD
You made it through another school year - hopefully unscathed and with flying colors. Don't let your kids lose the ground that they gained this school year over the summer. Summer Learning Strategies for Kids with ADHD with Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC, BCC June 24, 2015 @ 1pm ET Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC, BCC, the foremost expert on youth and ADHD coaching, founder of JST Coaching, and author of Empowering Youth with ADHD, is joining us next week to share smart strategies to help your child avoid the summer slide. The ADDitude … [Read more...] about Summer Learning and ADHD
