1) Know the name of your medication and how it works. Ritalin (methylphenidate), Dexedrine, Adderall (amphetamines), and Concerta or Vyvanse, and Strattera are all commonly prescribed medications for ADHD. Methylphenidate products and the amphetamines come as either short-acting (usually 4 hours) and longer acting (6-12 hours) preparations. The shorter-acting medications take effect in 20 minutes while the longer acting ones may take up to an hour to be fully effective.Read More…
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentADHD / ADD affects between 8 and 16 million adults. At least 25% of college students with disabilities are diagnosed with ADHD. Students with ADHD also have lower GPAs more social concerns, emotional instability, and substance use. Many students are first diagnosed with ADD / ADHD when they reach their freshman year of college. ADHD symptoms are often not observed until college for several reasons: The rigid structure of highRead More…
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentTreating ADD / ADHD in adults requires a multi-pronged approach. Symptoms are generally treated with medicine. Stimulant medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse, Concerta, and Focalin are the most commonly prescribed. Long acting stimulants such as Adderall XR and Ritalin LA can provide symptom relief for an entire day with a single dose. Strattera, a non-stimulant approved for treatment of adult ADHD, has also gained wide acceptance. While there areRead More…
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentWhen you think of ADHD, you may picture a “hyper” child who runs around and cannot sit still, play quietly, or pay attention in school. Adults with ADHD also have trouble with attention, focus, and impulsivity, but these symptoms play out in other ways. An adult with ADHD may have trouble meeting deadlines or finishing tasks. They may forget appointments or social commitments. For adults with ADHD, it’s harder toRead More…
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