ADHD Drugs Are Not the Answer

If you live in the United States today, it’s likely that you know someone – or someone’s child- who has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.  Unbelievably, the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) estimates that 11 percent of all U.S. children are suffering from ADHD.

Dr. David Brownstein states:  “No one knows what causes ADHD, and there are no laboratory tests to prove that a person has the condition.  Rather, ADHD is diagnosed by observing behavior.”  To fit the criteria for ADHD, a patient must exhibit six or more symptoms, including:

•    Does not give close attention to details and makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities
•    Does not seem to listen when spoken to 
•    Fidgets with hands or feet
•    Is easily distracted
•    Often acts as if “driven by a motor”
•    Talks excessively
•    Trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities

Stimulant medications used to treat ADHD include Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Dexedrine, and Vyvanse.

In the Physicians’ Desk Reference, there is a boxed warning for Ritalin which states, “Frank psychotic episodes may occur…Withdrawal following chronic use may unmask symptoms of underlying disorder that may require follow-up.”

Under Warning/Precautions it states, “Sudden death, stroke, MI (heart attack) reported.  May cause treatment-emergent psychotic or manic symptoms in children and adolescents without prior history of psychotic illness or mania at usual doses.  Aggressive behavior or hostility reported.  May cause growth suppression in children.” 

That is just a small part of the warnings.  Knowing this, any parent should think very carefully before allowing their child to take any kind of stimulant medication.   In fact, any diagnosed ADHD should only use a stimulant medication as a last resort.  

This means the child has had a full nutritional, hormonal, and toxicity evaluation which includes searching for food allergies.  A holistic healthcare provider can help you sort these issues out.  It is ludicrous to place a child on a dangerous medication without trying other therapies. 

September Special Offer:

American Wellness Care is offering complimentary ADD/ADHD screening for those seeking the non-prescription methods to help your child have a better school year.       Limited Offer:Ends September 30, 2013

Email us at [email protected] or call 845-221-1201 to see if your special child would benefit from this comprehensive approach of nutritional, hormonal and toxicity evaluation.

All children’s nutritional supplements for brain health and improved concentration are available this month at 15% off

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