ADHD Treatment
Many treatment options are available for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and it’s important to know what can help you best.
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ADHD Treatment Options
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It causes unusual levels of inattention, impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity in children and adults.
There are several ways to treat ADHD in adults. Medication, psychoeducation, talk therapy, psychiatric counseling, and family support may all be useful. Medication-based treatment is effective in treating ADHD, but it is rarely the only plan of action. Medicines help to reduce severe symptoms that cause the most discomfort, and then non-drug therapy is added to develop coping mechanisms and new behavioral patterns.
ADHD Medications
Among various ways to treat ADHD, medications frequently become an essential component of the treatment plan. They help reduce disturbing symptoms by affecting neurotransmitters, special chemical messengers, in the brain. A healthcare provider evaluates symptoms, previous response to medications, and other health aspects to decide whether medicine is the best course of action.
The two primary pharmacological classes of ADHD medications are stimulants and non-stimulants.
Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants
Stimulants are the most commonly prescribed ADHD medications. They increase norepinephrine and dopamine, which has a soothing effect on people with ADHD. It results in decreased hyperactivity and an increase in focus and attention span.
Some of the stimulant medications most commonly used for ADHD are the following:
Non-stimulants
If stimulant medications have failed in the treatment of ADHD symptoms or they cause severe side effects, your doctor may recommend non-stimulant medicines. They mainly function by raising the levels of norepinephrine, which
Non-pharmacological Treatments
ADHD tends to run in families, indicating a genetic component. The disorder may impact specific genes involved in regulating neurotransmitters and brain development.
Other Options for ADHD Management
In addition to standard types of treatment for ADHD, you may incorporate self-help methods that can boost the effects of therapy and medications.
People with ADHD should stick to a balanced diet. While there is no strong evidence for this, several
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ADHD is not a coping mechanism but a neurodevelopmental disorder recognized by the
The precise cause of ADHD is not fully understood, but genetic, neurological, and
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