Ritalin and Aderall
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i. Diagnosis of ADHD ADHD is a condition which affects multiple areas of functioning. Because of the widespread diagnosis this disease keeps doctors, pharmaceutical businesses, and teachers employed. According to Diller (2008), the use of drugs like Ritalin is at rates never seen before in this country or anywhere else. Diller also states that “we medicate our children with psychiatric drugs ten or twenty times more than countries of Western Europe (pg50).” Many children are said to be made unhappy, often alienating themselves from parents and others. They are also much more unmotivated which is directly related to the use of ADHD medication. Parents lean on medication as an excuse to control their children; when most children do not even need that drastic of a measure- and simply need some attention. According to Briggen (1995), the symptoms of ADHD often disappear when the children have something interesting to do or when they are given a minimal amount of adult attention. Researchers also note that ADHD symptoms tend to disappear during summer vacation when children are usually engaging in acts they want to participate in and receiving attention (Breggin, 1995). It makes some children behave in a zombie-like manner; not eating, not socializing, and lethargic and is often used by parents as an “escape pill” because they know that if their child becomes problematic, they can give him or her a pill and the child will become more docile (Breggin, 1995). In reality, statistics show that most children who have ADHD have borderline to mild ADHD symptoms; so do our children really have ADHD or is this just an excuse for parents to control their child(ren)? (Diller, 2008). The focus needs to be more targeted on a child’s strengths rath... ... middle of paper ... ... a Treatment for ADHD Affect the Likelihood of Future Drug Abuse and Dependence?” Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 343-357. Harding, Karen. 2003. “Outcome-Based Comparison of Ritalin versus Food Supplement Treated with ADHD”. Alternative Medicine Review, 8(3), 319-330. James T. Webb, Diane Latimer , (1993). ADHD and Children Who are Gifted . Eric Digest . #522 (), pp.4 Livingston, Ken. "Ritalin: Miracle Drug Or Cop-Out?." Public Interest 127 (n.d.): 3-18. SocINDEX with Full Text. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. Narine, C., Sarwar, S., & Rais, T. (2013). Adderall-induced Trichotillomania: A Case Report. Innovations In Clinical Neuroscience,10(7-8), 13-14. Pozzi, M. E. (2000). Ritalin for whom? Understanding the need for Ritalin in psychodynamic counselling with families of under-5s. Journal Of Child Psychotherapy, 26(1), 25-43. doi:10.1080/007541700362140.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that adhd affects multiple areas of functioning, which keeps doctors, pharmaceutical businesses, and teachers employed. parents lean on medication as an excuse to control their children.
- Explains that methylphenidate consumption has risen fourfold between 1989 and 1994, leading to the u.s. drug enforcement agency asking the un's international narcotics control board to look into the situation.
- Opines that in the supply and demand society, there will always be a need for drugs. adderall and ritalin are included in this equation.
- Explains that adhd affects multiple areas of functioning, which keeps doctors, pharmaceutical businesses, and teachers employed. parents lean on medication as an excuse to control their children.
- Explains that methylphenidate consumption has risen fourfold between 1989 and 1994, leading to the u.s. drug enforcement agency asking the un's international narcotics control board to look into the situation.
- Opines that in the supply and demand society, there will always be a need for drugs. adderall and ritalin are included in this equation.
- Explains that ritalin is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for adhd. it has associated physical side effects such as nausea, weight loss, sleep problems, tics, growth suppression, and heart disease.
- Analyzes how a 12-year-old girl was prescribed adderall to help control her adhd symptoms and had severe anxiety. her parents took her off the drug and put her on something less intense.
- Explains that 4-5% of children in the us are diagnosed with adhd. ritalin is the most commonly prescribed medication for adhd and contains addictive properties.
- Explains that methylphenidate has similar side effects and risks as cocaine and amphetamines as they are neuropharmacologically similar.
- Compares the effects of ritalin and adderall on children's brains, stating that more research needs to be done on their similarities.
- Describes golden, shawn, and the journal of child and adolescent substance abuse. childhood use of stimulant medication as a treatment for adhd affects the likelihood of future drug abuse and dependence.
- Explains harding's "outcome-based comparison of ritalin versus food supplement treated with adhd".
- Describes james t. webb, diane latimer, and eric digest. adhd and children who are gifted.
- Describes livingston, ken, and socindex with full text.
- Narrates narine, sarwar, and rais' case report on adderall-induced trichotillomania.
- Explains pozzi, m. e., understanding the need for ritalin in psychodynamic counselling with families of under-5s.
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- Analyzes how schwarz and cohen (2013) point out that parents are on rush to help their kids with questionable behaviors and poor grades in schools, but make such decisions without conducting tests that can ascertain the consequences of drug use.
- Explains that the diagnosis of adhd has become too wide resulting in needless and harmful treatment for children.
- Argues that a large percentage of minors diagnosed with adhd do not receive relevant treatment to curb the disorder.
- Explains that the diagnosis of adhd varies from state to state in the u.s.
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- Explains that adhd affects many areas of a child's life, including self-esteem, academic skills, social relationships, and family relationships. stimulants have been used for over 50 years in the treatment of children with adhd.
- Opines that the classroom can be one of the most aggravating places for the adhd student, his/her classmates, and the teacher.
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- Advises students to keep eye contact during verbal instructions, make directions clear and concise, simplify complex directions, and avoid multiple commands.
- Explains that children will need more help for longer periods of time than the average child. studies show that symptoms of childhood adhd persist into adulthood in about half of the cases.
- Explains that there is not a cure for adhd, although medication helps there are side effects. they decided to major in education but minor in special ed to help children like the student at college park elementary school.
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- Analyzes how mary jane kemper, a nurse at donald mckay school in east boston, dispensing pills into outstretched young palms. the number of children diagnosed with ad/hd has increased dramatically.
- Explains that methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant prescribed in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ad/hd).
- Explains the need for ritalin and other cns stimulants arises from a decreased amount of dopamine—a hormone closely linked to the motivational process.
- Analyzes how mary jane kemper, a nurse at donald mckay school in east boston, dispensing pills into outstretched young palms. the number of children diagnosed with ad/hd has increased dramatically.
- Explains that the number of preschool children being treated with medication for adhd tripled between 1990 and 1995. the u.s. produces and consumes about 85 percent of the world's methylphenidate.
- Explains that the trend demonstrates an increasing diagnosis and treatment rate of ad/hd and the affect, in turn, is a sizable circulation of methylphenidate.
- Argues that recent studies from harvard medical support the theory that by treating cases of ad/hd through medication, the risk of substance dependence would be reduced by eighty-four percent7.
- Analyzes how a generation familiar with ad/hd's effects ripple through society, demonstrating the ever-present fixture of wonder drugs in our society.
- Explains ritalin's recreational use recalls cocaine and other amphetamines in the 1960s and 1970s. the body cannot distinguish between the three substances.
- Analyzes how ad/hd has become a cultural phenomenon, provoking issues surrounding the legitimacy of the disorder, as well as the secondary problems resulting from the treatment.
- Explains that methylphenidate works by increasing dopamine levels, according to the bmj general medical journal article.
- Explains that statistics confirm rise in childhood adhd and medication use, education-world statistical information, and nida journal article.
885 wordsRead More - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)explanatory essayNational Institute of Mental Health (1999). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Retrieved April 2, 2003 from www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm#adhd3
In this essay, the author
- Explains that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects 3 to 5 percent of children, with persistence of symptoms into adolescence and adulthood.
- Explains that stimulant drugs are widely used to treat the symptoms of adhd, such as methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine and pemoline.
- Explains the effectiveness of atomoxetine, a stimulant drug used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Explains that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects 3 to 5 percent of children, with persistence of symptoms into adolescence and adulthood.
- Explains that stimulant drugs are widely used to treat the symptoms of adhd, such as methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine and pemoline.
- Explains the effectiveness of atomoxetine, a stimulant drug used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Explains that another trial on the topic of treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has included five newest food and drug administration (fda) approved stimulant agents — concerta, metadate cd, ritalin la, adderall xr, focalin.
- Explains that innovative technology has fuelled the development of new release mechanisms and isolation of active enantiomer components with the hopes of enhancing the duration of action and improving the safety and effectiveness of stimulant agents.
- Explains that concerta was the first extended relief or long-lasting drug available for the sufferers of adhd. metadate cd is the second stimulant drug on the market.
- Compares the characteristics of newly approved psychostimulants based on age and over 6 years. the recommended daily dose is 54 mg 60 mg.
- Explains that ritalin la uses the spheroidal oral drug absorption system (sodas) technology producing the same effect as a normal stimulant taken at four-hour intervals.
- Explains that the final experiment that researches the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder focuses on the combining effects of stimulant therapy, such as ritalin, eeg biofeedback, and the parenting style.
- Explains that research is done to improve conditions and quality of life for those suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. stimulant therapy can be conveniently taken once a day. alternative treatments are available.
- Cites brown university child and adolescent behavior center's report that fda approves new nonstimulant treatment for adhd.
- Cites michelson, albert j. allen, joan busner, charles casat, david dunn, christopher kratochvil, jeffrey newcorn, f. randy sallee, r. bart sangal, keith saylor, scott west, douglas kelsey,
- Explains the effects of stimulant therapy, eeg biofeedback, and parenting style on the primary symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
1686 wordsRead More - The Overdiagnosis of ADD/ADHDanalytical essayAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most widely diagnosed “mental-illness” in children in the United States today, and approximately 99% of children diagnosed are prescribed daily doses of methylphenidate in order to control undesirable behaviors. (Stolzer)
In this essay, the author
- Explains that hyperactivity, compulsivity, and inattention are symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which is the most widely diagnosed mental-illness in children.
- Explains that teachers, administration, and doctors want stimulants to make a child more manageable, or well-behaved. medications for add/adhd are controlled substances and should not be given to any child without asking the question, "is this the only option?"
- Cites the american academy of pediatrics: changes in practice and characteristics of pediatricians: 2000 v 1993. early diagnosis is central to new adhd guidelines.
- Explains that hyperactivity, compulsivity, and inattention are symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which is the most widely diagnosed mental-illness in children.
- Explains that teachers, administration, and doctors want stimulants to make a child more manageable, or well-behaved. medications for add/adhd are controlled substances and should not be given to any child without asking the question, "is this the only option?"
- Cites the american academy of pediatrics: changes in practice and characteristics of pediatricians: 2000 v 1993. early diagnosis is central to new adhd guidelines.
- Evaluates the evidence for and against the overdiagnosis of adhd in the united states elementary school population.
905 wordsRead More - Ritalin Research Paperexplanatory essayRitalin is a drug typically prescribed to children who are experiencing or showing symptoms of ADHD. ADHD is more commonly known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Symptoms of this disease are commonly lack of ability to concentrate and control, because of these symptoms a stimulant medication like Ritalin is prescribed; approximately one to two children out of every 100 is prescribed stimulant medicine (Centre, 2010.) Ritalin works to help focus the child to specific tasks instead of being unable to learn and listen. Most commonly children take this medicine whilst in school so they can pay attention and not be disruptive throughout the day. “Ritalin is manufactured by Novartis which comes in the form of 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg
In this essay, the author
- Explains that ritalin is prescribed to children who are experiencing or showing symptoms of adhd. it helps focus the child to specific tasks instead of being unable to learn and listen.
- Explains that ritalin is prescribed to children who are experiencing or showing symptoms of adhd. it helps focus the child to specific tasks instead of being unable to learn and listen.
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