ADHD Medication and Sudden Death: How to Avoid the Risk

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Nice post, thanks for writing!

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EOpkAAgphMOzzi of AL 8:02PM March 18, 2010

I wonder if medical writers make six-figures from writing fiction?
If so, this article was worth every penny.
I am thinking of making a career change?

Greg of IL 5:17PM November 24, 2009

Parents and educators: Please read these articles
"Does ADD Really Exist?" by Dr. Thomas Armstrong:
http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/thomas_armstrong2.html
"Learning Disability": A Rose By Another Name" by Jan Hunt:
http://www.naturalchild.org/jan_hunt/learning.html

Jennie McKenzie of MN 8:43PM November 03, 2009

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ruizathat of AL 2:20PM September 18, 2009

to AGGREEING from D OF PA - what is the name of the natural herbal medicine, where do we get it? Please advise, we do not want any drug stimulant for our 7-yr old ADHD boy.

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Zczxszjg of IL 8:07AM July 15, 2009

ADHD is a disorder of the brain and behavior. It affects about 3 to 5% of children. The symptoms start before seven years of age. Global prevalence for children is approximately 5%, with wide variability dependent on research methodologies utilized in studies. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is one of the most common mental disorders that develop in children. Children with ADHD have impaired functioning in multiple settings, including home, school, and in relationships with peers. If untreated, the disorder can have long-term adverse effects into adolescence and adulthood.
Symptoms:
The most common symptoms of ADHD are:
Impulsiveness:
acting before thinking of consequences, jumping from one activity to another, disorganization, tendency to interrupt other peoples' conversations
Hyperactivity:
restlessness, often characterized by an inability to sit still, fidgeting, squirminess, climbing on things, restless sleep.
Inattention:
easily distracted, day-dreaming, not finishing work, difficulty listening.
Subtypes:
ADHD has three subtypes:
Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive
Most symptoms (six or more) are in the hyperactivity-impulsivity categories.
Fewer than six symptoms of inattention are present, although inattention may still be present to some degree.
Predominantly inattentive
The majority of symptoms (six or more) are in the inattention category and fewer than six symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity are present, although hyperactivity-impulsivity may still be present to some degree.
Children with this subtype are less likely to act out or have difficulties getting along with other children. They may sit quietly, but they are not paying attention to what they are doing. Therefore, the child may be overlooked, and parents and teachers may not notice that he or she has ADHD.
Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive
Six or more symptoms of inattention and six or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity are present.
Most children have the combined type of ADHD
Causes
A specific cause of ADHD is not known. There are, however, a number of factors that may contribute to ADHD including genetics, diet and social and physical environments.
Genetic factors
Studies indicate that the disorder is highly heritable and that genetics are a factor in about 75% of ADHD cases. Hyperactivity also seems to be primarily a genetic condition however other causes do have an effect.
Researchers believe that a large majority of ADHD cases arise from a combination of various genes, many of which affect dopamine ( a chemical in the brain) transporters. The broad selection of targets indicates that ADHD does not follow the traditional model of a "genetic disease" and should therefore be viewed as a complex interaction among genetic and environmental factors.
http://child-psychologist.blogspot.com