ADHD

Massive ADHD Drug Abuse Among Teens: Study

Michael Santo — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:47:00 -0500

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.

Teen Teaches ADHDThrough Horsemanship

Sun, 31 May 2009 19:41:39 -0500

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.

Study links ADHD with sleep problems in adolescents

harminka — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:17:10 -0500

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.

Studies examine genetic determinants of ADHD

harminka — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:46:15 -0600

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).

ADHD And 8 Gold Medals

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:35:41 -0500

It is awesome that Michael Phelps found success despite or maybe because of his ADHD (his mom has been interviewed on this interesting situation).

Did the gene for ADHD help our nomadic ancestors?

harminka — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:46:23 -0500

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).

Is Your Child Really An ADHD?

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 27 May 2008 08:33:43 -0500

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!

AHA Says Children Should Be Screened For Heart Problems Prior To Ritalin

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:35:54 -0500

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.

Sweden: ADHD a Hinder for Driver’s License

seher — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:02:44 -0500

People suffering from ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, might not be entitled to get a driver’s license.

Mikami's 'Friendship Clinic' Helping ADHD Children and Their Families

harminka — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 10:05:47 -0600

Does Omega 3 protect against ADHD?

harminka — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:05:12 -0600