Narconon Vista Bay Santa Cruz Drug Rehab Researches Different Treatment for ADD and ADHD

Narconon Drug Rehabilitation has learned through experience that some legally prescribed medications can be really addictive and dangerous. Some of these brand names are known as Ritalin and Adderall, which are prescribed to people from very young age to adults to control ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

As these brands are some of the most popular abused in schools nowadays, Narconon Vista Bay Watsonville center covers more information to warn parents and others who may need help.

Although Ritalin and Adderall are drugs that have been approved by the FDA to treat ADHD and ADD, unexpected results have raised concerns. It wasn’t until recently that the government looked more closely to addictive stimulants being prescribed legally to children without proper examination. The program called “Prescription Drug Monitoring Program” has been helpful in avoiding prescription drug abuse and overdose in many states.

Adderall and Ritalin are stimulant drugs with addictive ingredients. There is now another medication that is not a stimulant called Atomoxetine, which is used as a replacement for the prior drugs but as per studies it has negative side effects as well. The different studies done about how well these drugs improve the diagnosed condition of Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity, show no accurate results or enough proof of its workability.

The side effects of Ritalin and Adderall have been accepted by Physicians; however, there are dangerous risks that can present problems in kids for this reason some doctors opt to avoid prescribing these medications to young children.

Other tests on these drugs have shown a decrease in ADD and ADHD symptoms, but again, the improvement in the child is not entirely effective. The possible negative effect on long terms is usually not diagnosed by doctors. Thus, the prescription of Adderall and Ritalin raise concerns in the substance abuse addiction field.

Before deciding if your child needs to see a doctor for his or her behavior, find the causes of your child’s problems at school and social life.

Remember when you were a child and think if you also have difficulties at school, think about the reasons that leaded to those problems, this may help to recognize your child’s. For example, a teen with hearing problems may have trouble listening and therefore not understanding clearly at school.

Then the child may be mistakenly diagnosed with ADHD or ADD and any medication wouldn’t work in this case because the child has actually a hearing problem and not a learning or behavior problem.

Cognitive ability is a natural skill that kids use to grasp new information in class. These include interest, understanding, awareness, perceiving what others say, ability to speak, observe, evaluate, solve problems, and behave properly in a social environment.

The process of learning uses a group of skills each individual possess, and they can be distinct from the learning methods which individuals study in school.

If a child cannot understand the methods used in a school system, learning can turn to be a difficult task. A kid can lack more cognitive abilities than another kid, for example, one child can grasp a subject very quickly compared to another who may take longer time to grasp it. These behaviors can be easy to observe and a parent can assess their child in order to assist them.

A way to help the student is to find the skills they already possess and help them improve the skills they are missing. This requires some time and work, but it is a valuable way to solve the problem and it avoids the student being diagnosed with ADHD or ADD.

Ideally, the right way to diagnose a problem on children is having physicians with neuro-psychological and psycho-educational testing assessing the outcomes concerning students’ learning problems.

These diagnoses are programmed to identify Hearing Processing Disorders, Mood Disorders, ADD, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and Asperger’s Syndrome correctly.

Alternating ADHD and ADD management

Some parents may find alternative ways to treat ADHD or ADD instead of following the regularly medical advice.

Oriental and drug-free techniques such as Acupressure has been used to treat drug addictions, overweight, infertility, stress and even ADHD and ADD.For over a decade, acupressure has been administered in hospitals in the US to treat Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with positive results.

These methods appeared helping children to sleep better and control their hyperactivity. Other symptoms of these disorders have also been reduced with acupressure techniques.

Another method that has helped decreasing hyperactivity in children with ADD and ADHD is Meditation, which helps the mind to focus.

Vitamin Supplements

Alternative treatments include vitamins and minerals to decrease ADHD and ADD symptoms. Further examinations about this treatment still need to be carrying out, but other studies have shown that certain vitamins can improve attention and insomnia. However, vitamins should also be administered by professionals in order to get results.

In the meantime children may keep being diagnosed with ADD and ADHD; it may take some new laws that protect children from dangerous drugs and for more effective solutions for parents. Parents can increase their awareness based on their own observations and keep looking for alternative options.

In regards with developed addictions to Adderall or Ritalin, drug rehab centers such as Narconon Vista Bay Watsonville who understand addiction to stimulant can help saving a life. Narconon offers a program that includes a healthy diet, exercise, vitamins and minerals and sauna detoxification. In addition to physical handling, the program provides tools for learning and social skills enhancement.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an Adderall or Ritalin drug addiction, or another drug for that matter, please don't hesitate to give our Registered Addiction Specialists a phone call at 800-775-8750. We tend to care and can get you or a loved one started on the route to a healthy, positive, and happy life.