10 Meetups About ADD Treatments For Adults You Should Attend

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Adults are able to benefit from the same treatments that children receive. These include medicine, counseling (psychotherapy) and life skills training. They could also include some combination of these treatments.

Stimulant Medicines

These medications work by increasing the availability of certain brain chemicals that help control attention and self-regulation. These include the methylphenidate (marketed as Ritalin, Concerta) and stimulants in the amphetamine class like lisdexamphetamine (marketed as Adderall, Vyvanse).

Stimulant Medicines

Stimulants increase the body's energy and can cause increased mental alertness and physical activity. These include legal substances such as caffeine (added in coffee and tea) nicotine, as well as prescription medications used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) as well as narcolepsy and hyperactivity. In large doses, stimulants can result in over-stimulation and cause anxiety, heart palpitations, hypertension, aggression and paranoia. For some long-term use of stimulants can damage the the brain's dopamine system, which can reduce pleasure feelings. The stimulants are available in pills, liquids or patches that go on the skin. Cocaine, methamphetamines and amphetamines are stimulants which can be obtained from a criminal and then used.

The medications in this class are called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. They function by increasing the quantity of certain brain chemicals that improve concentration, decrease fatigue and increase alertness. They are the initial line of treatment for adhd in adults for adults with ADD or adhd diagnosis and treatment. These medications can be a short-acting formula taken in the morning or a longer-acting drug that stays active throughout the duration of the day such as Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) or methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin).

The health care team can also recommend psychosocial interventions, like psychotherapy or education. It is crucial to track the effectiveness of treating adhd without medication over time. This is an extremely difficult task.

Non-stimulant Medications

2960532877_leoU7wqm_d2599201b955e5309ee7fd4478673a592ef67061.pngAbout 15% to 30 percent of children do not respond to stimulant medication, and this is likely applicable to adults as well. Non-stimulant medications take longer to take effect and it can take up to several weeks to feel any effects. However, they don't have the same risk of adverse effects as stimulants and can be a better option for those who are unable to tolerate these medications or are concerned about addiction.

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