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Adderall its on its way to be the wide spread solution to fatigue, exhaustion, and a quick fix to get students through their next exam. Many college students are foregoing sleep and taking adderall to keep themselves awake.

Anxiety had me sleepless and in misery. Insomnia was turning me into a crazy person. I no longer live in "zombie mode" thanks to Adderall.

A fact-filled description of both Vyvanse and Adderall XR, and my personal experience with both medications for treating my adult ADHD.

An editorial detailing the widespread use (and abuse) of Adderall, a prescription drug intended to treat attention deficit disorder.

What life is like on ADHD stimulant medications as well as a few answers to the most commonly asked questions about stimulant medications such as Ritalin and Adderall.

Stimulant Adderall XR or non stimulant Strattera. Which is the more effective medication for use in treatment of ADHD.

ADHD and ADD severely inhibit the performance of teenagers at school and in daily activities. The following is an overview ot the use of Adderall XR.

Take the Adderall Information quiz and find out important facts about the drug Adderall. The Adderall Information Quiz has been designed to educate people about important aspects of the drug such as Adderall side effects

A thorough product comparison of Adderall and Adderall XR alternative, two medicines of Shires Pharmaceuticals that have been successful in treating Attention Deficit ADHD. A look at the two from a personal account.

My daughter was recently prescribed Adderal not only for ADD but for a supplement for her Prozac, which wasn't working as well as it once was.

In American sports, athletes are being accused of using performance enhancing drugs in order to gain a competitive advantage.

Physicians are frequently prescribing ADHD medication to patients who display symptoms of inattention. The increased number of diagnoses is causing individuals illicitly to use ADHD medication like Ritalin and Adderall, which puts them at risk for addiction.

The doctor started him on Ritalin and he was later switched to Adderall which seemed to agree with him better. The only side affects we noticed with Peter, was a small lack of appetite.

It is common to hear of young boys being labeled with ADHD because they can't sit still or be quiet in class. But, what of the quiet girl sitting in the back of the class?

A guide to help students avoid falling in college traps, from a student who's fell in the traps, recovered, and is graduating.

bipolar and autism

Narcolepsy can be a disabling disorder if not treated. It is characterized by excessive sleepiness during the day.

General overview of ADHD and treatment options

An overview of some non-stimulant medication alternatives for treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD).

The same medications are often given to children with ADHD and Autism. These medications can be helpful to your child but also pose some side effects as well.

what are the signs, and what to do. A couple of home remedies.

In a study released today it appears that there is now such a large number of students abusing drugs and alcohol on U.S campuses that alarms bells are going off.

Mental Illness is a hot topic among the media. Depression, ADD/ADHD, and Eating disorders are just 3 of the mental disorders that affect today's youth. But what do these diagnoses really mean, anyway, and are they accurate?

On Wednesday, February 21st, the FDA directed the manufacturers of ADHD drugs to put warnings on their products regarding side effects. These side effects, though, are painfully obvious.

Mr. Woodworth goes on to state that numerous states have reported, "attention deficit scams". These scams are basically when a parent or other adult who takes a child who purportedly has ADHD to a number of physicians to obtain methylphenidate prescriptions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent letters to manufacturers of all medications used to treat ADHD, ordering them to warn patients of possible cardiovascular and psychiatric risks.

Teens have come up with a new way to endanger themselves. This article explores the new trend and gives you the details.

If you have a child that's been diagnosed with this type of brain disorder, try these homemade treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

When ADHD stimulant medications didn't work we resorted to this seemingly unlikely 'fix'. Who would have thought certain foods could make such a difference!

Since the early 1990's, prescription drugs used for the treatment of ADHD has literally quintupled. In 2007, roughly 6.5 million children (one out of every 8) will take some form of methylphenidate drugs to treat their "behavioral disorder".

My story if acceptance of me sons diagnosis

This article details the work of Dr. Amen who is the premier clinician in the field for ADD.

Some of the most common words moving around in the psychiatric circle are attention Deficit; hyperactivity; Ritalin; ADD, ADHD. These words are being most commonly being discussed by most educators, physicians, psychologists and young parents in the society today.

When choosing a treatment method you have many choices from medications to behavior therapy. Your choice must suit you, your child, and your family.

Adult ADD is essentially the same as with children

Is your child at risk for stimulant abuse?

A look at symptoms and treatment options for ADHD.

For years, psychiatry has known that their antidepressants, antipsychotics and ADHD drugs were more likely to increase, than decreaseacts of violence and suicide. We are now seeing the results.

Psychiatry was a major force in creating the 60's street drug culture. Now they are back at it by legitimizing hallucinogens in medical studies which is the first step in getting FDA approval as medical and psychiatric prescriptions. Q. Why?: A. Profit.

Ever wonder where Oxycontin, Percocet or Xanax lay in the different drug classes? What about drug recalls? What do all those numbers mean? Well here are your answers.

Learn if you have Adult attention deficit disorder and how it can be treated

As the most widely studied childhood disorder, treatments for ADHD come in a very wide spectrum. Research has found that PEA, phenylthelmian, found in chocolate, may provide the euphoric impact needed to alleviate symptoms in ADHD patients.

More kids than ever are addicted to prescription painkillers and ADD medications. Why? Because these are the wealthy, middle to upper class drugs of choice.

ADHD medications are over prescribed and abused by many. This guide gives a description and suggested ways of safe use for those who choose to abuse.

ADHD can be a very painful condition to live with. It can limit the sufferer's ability to maintain meaningful social interactions with others and can severely affect his ability to follow through on projects or assignments.

This article discusses ADHD and medications that treat ADHD. The main focus is a new medication called Strattera and how it differs from the other ADHD medication already on the market.

Government studies Suggest that approximately 4 million school-age children have ADHD

Instead of diagnosing and solving physical problems, doctors nowadays label symptoms as diseases and disorders and prescribe drugs to cover them up. Meanwhile, drug companies "educate" doctors using biased studies and get rich off the profits.

Ritalin is a stimulant with the same addictive qualities as cocaine. When teenagers are selling their pills, two problems result. One child is abusing substances, and one child is not getting proper medical treatment.

There is a lot of hype and controversy surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Get the facts about this common illness.