Adult ADHD: Treatment (Part 3 of 3) | HealthiNation – Learn about the various treatment methods for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Related Videos: Adult ADHD: Signs & Symptoms (Part 1 of 3) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Adult ADHD: Diagnosis (Part 2 of 3) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com TRANSCRIPT: Treating Adults with ADHD Treating ADHD in adults is similar in many ways to treating it in children. Medications can help most adults with ADHD, some will benefit from counseling, or behavioral therapy, but the best treatment is typically a combination of both medication and counseling. Medications The same drugs used for treating children with ADHD are effective in treating adults with the disorder. Work with your doctor to determine the benefits and risks of medication, and to determine which may be most appropriate for you. Stimulants. Stimulants are usually the first drug of choice for adults with ADHD, and it is believed they help regulate neurotransmitters in the brain and boost attention while lowering impulsivity tendencies. Individuals may respond differently to various stimulants and dosages, so you’ll have to work closely with your doctor to find the best drug and most effective dose for you. These drugs have been studied for a long time and they usually work well for many people. But for those who may have addiction problems, your doctor may turn to non-stimulant drugs to treat your ADHD because they can be abused. Side effects include: anxiety high blood pressure glaucoma …

 

Know About Credit Counseling Service Scams – Canon-McMillan, PA Patch

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The best way to protect yourself against unscrupulous credit counselors is to check out the program's reputation with your state Attorney General and local Better Business Bureau, and find out how long they've been in business, confirm with your …
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Stonington Public Schools Will Try to Make Monday a Normal Day

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www.211ct.org – visit our website to find local trauma resources. Enter your zip code or town and search (under Search by Service Keyword) for one of the following terms: Child Guidance, Therapy Referrals, Bereavement Counseling, General Bereavement …
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HAVSD To Offer Additional Counseling in Wake of Sandy Hook Shooting

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In the aftermath of the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, CT, Haverford Township Superintendent of Schools William Keilbaugh announced through email on Sunday that additional counseling services and support will be offered in all …
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California's 'gay conversion' law faces two federal lawsuits

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Joseph Nicolosi, a psychologist and plaintiff in one of the suits, says in court papers that he makes it clear to potential clients that they should find another counselor if their treatment goals include wanting "to continue in their homosexual …
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