Dr. Jeff Health Center. Why the Medical Approach Can be Dangerous Why is the medical approach dangerous and an incorrect way to treat ADD and ADHD? Basically, because it is a symptom-based approach. Rather than searching for the cause of an individual’s problem, they just medically treat the symptoms. Suppressing symptoms with dangerous medications does not take care of the root cause.
An individual, holistic approach it what needs to be taken for each person. Let’s look at the medical approach to treatment of ADD/ADHD and point out its dangers. Methylphenidate (Ritalin and Cocerta) – Entire books have been written about Ritalin and its dangers. Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) - Excessive restlessness, overstimulation, hyperactivity, irritability, personality changes, schizophrenia-like thoughts and behavior, severe insomnia, and severe skin disease.
Pemoline (Cylert) - Cylert was used to treat ADD/ADHD for 30 years before it was banned by the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) in October 2005. «« Back to Top »» Organizational Attention Deficit Disorder. ADHD in Girls: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More. Why attention deficit hyperactive disorder is so often overlooked in girls. Why do I need to register or sign in for WebMD to save? We will provide you with a dropdown of all your saved articles when you are registered and signed in. By Christina BoufisWebMD Magazine Reviewed by Patricia Quinn, MD Neil Peterson, a transportation specialist in Seattle, knew something was "not quite right" with his bright, sociable daughter Kelsey when she was in elementary school. On the surface, Kelsey was no different from other kids her age -- all young students, at one point or another, can become easily bored or distracted, flit from one thing to the next, and forget their homework.
WebMD the Magazine Now Available Online The enormous popularity of WebMD the Magazine – previously only read in your doctor's office – is why we're proud to announce the release of WebMD the Magazine Digital Edition. In each edition, you will get these features: © 2010 WebMD, LLC. Sometimes girls like Kelsey are missed. Virtual Doctor | TotallyADD.com | Adult ADD | ADHD in Adults. The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps (9781886941977): Melissa C. Orlov. Canadian Answers to Adult ADHD - An Authentic Condition. PBS television brings a lot of valuable programming into the home that is otherwise missed. Several times a week, I see something incredible in its programming here in the Midwest.
Many of these offerings come out of Canada, where a pointed emphasis is made toward improving education - especially reading and writing - enhancing anti-bullying programs, and improving several other aspects of life. This is one of the many reasons that I enjoy Canada and Canadian broadcasts. One night I flipped to a PBS program that appeared to be a telethon for ADD and ADHD, including a documentary film about recent breakthroughs.
Two interesting guest speakers appeared with our local WOSU-TV hosts. Recognizing one gentleman immediately, I saw that he was the comedian Rick Green who played Bill on the Red Green Show produced in Toronto, Ontario. In the recording, the second gentleman wore a beard and mustache, with no eyeglasses. The title of the documentary presented on PBS?