subject: Controlling ADHD Without Medication - Safer & More Effective Options For a Happier, Healthier Child [print this page] Controlling ADHD without medication is hotly debated right now. Why do you think an army of parents will have nothing to do with psychostimulants? Simply because they know only too well that their children are at risk from rather nasty side effects such as sleep problems and appetite. Then there is the nagging doubt about all the health risks connected with cardiac problems, hallucinations, psychotic episodes and so on.
They have no intention of spending sleepless nights worrying about their kids on a Schedule II drug, for example on the same level as cocaine. They are determined that their children can be treated by controlling ADHD without medication. They are not going to form part of the 7 million children army who take about 8 tons of Ritalin annually!
The other problem they are becoming acutely aware of when they face the question of controlling ADHD without medication, is how they are going to organize the support systems at home and at school. They now know that pills might calm a child down but that is about it. They are also alarmed to realize that after three years, the effects of the drugs begin to wane and the child is still not cured and at great risk of carrying the condition into adulthood.
What are the support systems then that we need so that reliance on any medication need only be marginal and at best a stop gap for the difficult moments?
All the experts are agreed now on one fact and that is that behavioral therapy for ADHD is an essential foundation in any treatment plan. As regards behavior itself, you cannot leave that to the whims of the child or yourself. There have to be firm boundaries about acceptable and inappropriate behavior. A system of rewards and consequence are in place and the child knows exactly what is what.
But what sort of support systems are in place in your home to help your ADHD child to stay organized? We should always break down tasks, help with post its to remind them and also make sure that the clutter in their rooms is at a minimum level. Actually ADHD kids really love routine. It is always the same and any surprises are really well planned in advance. All these support systems could really make the difference to the child having ADHD all their life. It is that important! Once a child learns to cope, manage, organize and socialize, he or she is set up for life.
I have set up a website where I explain in greater details all the support systems, lifestyle changes and medication options that are now available for controlling ADHD without medication alone. With this interdisciplinary approach and using homeopathic medicines, you have a great chance of raising a happier and healthier child and an opportunity for you to enjoy much more relaxed parenting.
Controlling ADHD Without Medication - Safer & More Effective Options For a Happier, Healthier Child
