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1. ADHD
Meditation
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Treatments
Hanna Williams

2. Important Facts about ADHD and its Treatments
There are certain diseases that have no cure and their effect can only be decreased
with the help of certain medications and therapy. ADHD is one of such diseases.
What is ADHD?
ADHD i.e. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a group of behavioral symptoms that include
inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Medical science experts haven’t been able to take
out the exact cause of ADHD. However, research shows that it tends to run in families and it can
occur in people of any intellectual ability. Most common symptoms of this disorder include a short
attention span, restlessness or constant fidgeting, being easily distracted, etc. Usually, these
symptoms are detected by doctors at an early age. ADHD is a disorder that can continue to a
person’s adulthood.

3. ADHD in Adults
ADHD Medication Treatments
ADHD is one of the most common behavioral disorders and can be a lifelong condition due to
which, Living with a child that has ADHD can be challenging for parents as well as peers. However,
this can be made easier with appropriate educational support, advice and support for parents and
the individual, and medication, of course. Though, there are several types of medication are used
to treat ADHD, however, the most common is through psychostimulants. They are the primary
drugs used to treat ADHD. These drugs stimulate the central nervous system and play a major role
in having a calming effect on people with ADHD. Drugs include:
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana)
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Dextrostat)
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

4. Drugs for Adults and Children
Methylphenidate drugs are the most commonly used psychostimulants for treating ADHD in both
children and adults. They play an important function in the body of an ADHD victim by increasing
dopamine, a neurotransmitter important for cognitive functions such as attention and focus.
Available in short-acting and long-acting dosage forms, these drugs help in treating ADHD disorder.
Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine, dextroamphetamine and lisdexamfetamine work by blocking
the reabsorption of the brain chemicals i.e. dopamine and norepinephrine. With many positive
effects, Ppsychostimulant medications can be risky as well. It should be noted that patients with
structural heart problems or pre-existing heart conditions (high blood pressure, heart failure, heart
rhythm disturbances, or congenital heart disease) should not use these drugs. This is because they
can result in sudden death, stroke, and heart attack in adults with a history of heart disease.
Therefore, every medical institute should conduct a physical exam to check for heart problems,
including heart murmurs, high blood pressure, and signs of Marfan syndrome (a genetic disorder
that affects the heart valves) before prescribing stimulant drugs for children.

5. See some Important Resources to find more information
about ADHD in Adults and Children’s