Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
consists of a persistent pattern of abnormally high
level of activity, impulsivity, and/or inattention that
is more frequently displayed and more severe than is
typically observed in individuals with comparable levels
of development.
Many
people use medications to treat Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit
Disorder (ADD), but other treatments such as biofeedback
or neurofeedback are also emerging. We include information about
different ADHD treatments and warnings about
side-effects of different ADHD treatments. In
addition to medications, EEG
biofeedback has been shown to help some children and
adults with ADD or ADHD. It has the advantage of
greatly reduced side-effects when compared with ADD
medications.
One of the most popular treatments for ADD and ADHD is the
prescription drug Adderall. Adderall is actually a
new twist on the stimulant Dexedrine. It is designed to produce an
extended effect for six hours per dose. It is a mixture of four
different amphetamine salts (Dexedrine) - Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, Amphetamine Aspartate,
and Amphetamine Sulfate. This mix of salts was first developed in 1970 by Rexar and marketed
as a diet pill under the name Obetrol. The
medication was approved by the Food & Drug Administration for ADHD in 1996.
It is now used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADD or ADHD).
