subject: Discover The Real Truth Pertaining To Traditional Adhd Therapy Options And The Challenges Involved [print this page] In recent times, it seems as though every second parent you talk to has a child, or children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In fact, statistics in the United States show that by the end of 2011, there were roughly 5.2 million youngsters between the ages of 3 and 17 diagnosed with ADHD. One of the most troubling factors of all is that this number has been expanding every year, and nobody knows for sure what is causing it.
We know eating habits can aggravate or worsen the ailment. We also know that genetics play a role, but that's basically where our understanding pertaining to the cause of ADHD ends. Everything else is in fact nothing but conjecture. We also have many individuals, including some of the world's finest physicians, who feel the disorder is being over-diagnosed, and particularly in the United States. Generally speaking, many psychiatrists and pediatricians lack the required experience in this specific area, and consequently, they depend heavily on recommendations that are offered by the American Psychiatric Association.
Nowadays, even a child who is slightly hyperactive is at risk of being wrongly diagnosed and then put of prescription medication as a result. If it weren't for these medications, misdiagnosis would not really justify too much concern, but virtually every child diagnosed with ADHD is treated with stimulant medications.
I cannot afford to take on the giant pharmaceutical companies in court, so of course I have no intention of mentioning any names. However, if you have a child who has recently been given prescription medication for ADHD, I highly suggest that you type the name of his or her medicine into Google's search box. You should also do a search regarding the possible side effects of the medications your child has been given.
While most prescription drugs for the treatment of ADHD have a long list of probable negative effects, I myself am only apprehensive with a few negative effects, since they result in lives being lost. Some kids have died from major heart problems, and just as many, if not more, have taken their own lives.
For example, in June of 2011, a ten year old boy kissed his family members goodnight; he went upstairs to his bed room, and right away hung himself. Just day before this terrible loss of life, medical doctors had diagnosed him with ADHD and put him on two powerful drugs, which coincidentally are the medications of choice as far as ADHD is concerned. Just a few months ago, another youngster took his own life, and while it was widely recognized that he did so due to a very personal matter, he was also known to be taking ADHD medication.
Nowadays, prescription medications are not the only option available. On the contrary, countless families are looking for a holistic ADHD medication instead, and their success rates simply cannot be challenged.
