ADHD and Depression ADHD can be highly challenging to cope with as the condition can lead to a host of problems that can wreak havoc on so many critical areas of a person's life. From creating strained personal and professional relationships compounded by communication difficulties to neglected business and financial responsibilities, ADHD that is untreated … [Read more...]
Link between ADHD and Sleep Disorders
There Are Several Common Sleep Disturbances Associated with ADHD Sleep disorders are common among ADHD child and adult sufferers, and it appears to be a tail-chasing problem as ADHD can both cause sleep disorders, while interrupted sleep can interfere with ADHD treatments. While those with ADHD often learn that an interruption in their sleep patterns can … [Read more...]
Driving with ADHD
Driving with ADHD May be a Wreck Researchers have known for quite some time that drivers with ADHD are more likely to speed and drive erratically in driving simulators. But a new study from Sweden has found evidence that those with ADHD are more likely to be in serious traffic accidents. The researchers evaluated 17,000 adults with ADHD over the course of … [Read more...]
ADHD and Public Health
ADHD is rarely considered on anything other than a personal level. However, untreated ADHD can have tremendous and cascading consequences. Missing a child's ADHD can lead to bullying, educational problems, failed relationships, poor career options, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and a number of other problems that affect not only the individual but … [Read more...]
Attention Deficit Disorder Medication
Concerns about Medication - Ritalin Dangers Safety Concerns about ADD and ADHD Drugs Both parents and professionals alike wonder over the safety of ADHD drugs, with the highest controversial methylphenidate (Ritalin) at the forefront. Numerous side-effects have been observed and recent studies confirm that these mediations are not the safest and most … [Read more...]