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If you ask about new drug treatments for ADD/ADHD, the short answer is that nothing is really new. Almost all the ‘latest’ drugs in the market for inattention and hyperactivity are forms of amphetamines and methylphenidate, Schedule II drugs with a high potential for abuse and addiction.   Methylphenidate (most commonly prescribed under the brand name Ritalin) and amphetamines (Adderall is the most commonly ...The New ADD/ADHD Drugs: Are They Really Better?

Does your ADD/ADHD child drive you crazy every time you take her out? She runs away if you don’t hold her tight, insists on exploring off-limit areas, pays no attention when you scream after her, creates a scene when you want to leave …   Lots of parents I know hate going out with their Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) children because every time they do ...ADD/ADHD Behavior Management: Your Young ADD/ADHD Child in Public Places

Love, faith, and some traditional good teaching can do wonders for any ADD/ADHD child. You don’t believe me?   That’s probably because of our tendency today to consult an ‘expert’ for every little behavior and emotional problem, and to pretend that parenting and teaching styles matter very little. Search for advice on ADD/ADHD children and you are immediately told you need professional help, ...ADD/ADHD Treatment: 6 Things You Can Do For Your Child