A new study done by researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center shows massive ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) drug abuse among teens. The study evaluated 1998-2005 data from the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
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Danielle Herb is a 15 year old Florida based teen CEO who owns a company called Drop Your Reins. Her self-branded training program shares the same name. Drop Your Reins teaches ADD/ADHD and Autistic kids self-calming techniques and how to overcome their fears through the use of equine assisted training, natural healing techniques and Natural Horsemanship.
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A study in the May 1 issue of the journal SLEEP shows that adolescents with a childhood diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have current and lifetime sleep problems and disorders, regardless of the severity of current ADHD symptoms.
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A special issue of American Journal of Medical Genetics (AJMG): Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics presents a comprehensive overview of the latest progress in genetic research of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
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It is awesome that Michael Phelps found success despite or maybe because of his ADHD (his mom has been interviewed on this interesting situation).
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An ADHD-associated version of the human gene DRD4 is linked to better health among nomadic tribesmen, but may cause malnourishment in their settled cousins, according to new research by a team directed by an anthropologist at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).
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An architect friend and I were recently discussing the various schooling options available to his kid who had completed her eighth grade and was moving to the ninth. Two more years, and she would be finishing secondary school already. How time flies!
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Children should be screened for heart problems before they are prescribed drugs like Ritalin recommends the American Heart Association. While rare in children those with heart disease could suffer from sudden cardiac arrest from the medication.
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People suffering from ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, might not be entitled to get a driver’s license.
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Many children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder suffer through a range of problems, from poor grades to poor relations with parents and teachers. But more than half of these children also have serious problems making friends.
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A new study will provide further understanding about the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on the brain function of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
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