Medicine for ADHD is the biggest concern for parents and patients alike. Is it safe? Is it effective? Is it reliable? These are just some of the considerations that parents or ADHD patients are faced with when choosing the best medication for this behavioral disorder.
The most commonly prescribed medicine for ADHD are psychostimulants which include methylphenidate, pemoline, d- and l-amphetamin racimic mixture and destroamphetamine.
Psychostimulants are used to improve the attention and concentration of the patient to effectively do a specific task and to be more in control of the situation and the patient's reactions to it. However, there is no study that shows that psychostimulants actually help the patient to achieve better relational and learning skills. What is certain though is that these stimulants suppress the symptoms but does not in fact cure the condition
It bears repeating that, psychostimulant medicine for ADHD suppress the symptoms but do not cure ADHD. How is this significant? This means that stimulants are not magic pills that will erase traces of ADHD. Symptoms may be more manageable, but the disorder is still there waiting to resurface again and again. The patient will thus become exceedingly dependent on these prescription drugs.
Moreover, these types of medicine for ADHD have proven risks and side effects. Loss of appetite, weight loss, stomache, headache, insomnia, chest pain, increased heart rate, and vomiting are just some of the side effects associated to these drugs. On top of these are unknown long term side effects that may develop after prolonged use.
Fortunately, there are alternatives to prescription drugs. Homeopathic treatment is proven to effectively suppress symptoms of ADHD by actually working on the source of the problem. Unlike prescription drugs, homeopathy does not just offer immediate relief but long term benefits as well. In fact it restores balance on the cellular level that help the body rebuild and reinforce its natural healing processes. This means that homeopathy does not only address the ADHD condition of the patient but also his over-all health. Most importantly, it does not have any proven side effects whether in the long term or short term.
It must be understood that there is no short cut to helping an ADHD patient. You cannot just rely on medicine for ADHD or therapies to do the work. Children and adults who have ADHD need the support of family and friends. This support can only be provided with a clear understanding of the needs of an ADHD patient. Since ADHD causes irritability, lack of concentration, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness, ADHD patients must be steered away from stressors and other stimuli that may trigger these responses. It may take a lot of work but it is worth it.
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