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Police are probing the death of an 8-year-old boy whose mother said he was prescribed a fatal dosage of medication. Jake Steinbrecher was hospitalized at Poudre Valley Hospital and then at Children's Hospital Colorado when his parents couldn't wake him after he took a liquid dosage of Clonidine that he received from an unrelated pharmacy.
Dr. Shimi Kang, BSc., MD, FRCPC, Psychiatrist, discusses What is ADHD and How is it Treated?
Diagnosed with mild autism and ADD, Satchel finds that rock climbing every week is an alternative to taking medicine.
Diagnosed with mild autism and ADD, Satchel finds that rock climbing every week is an alternative to taking medicine.
Fidgeting may help children with ADHD learn better, a new study finds.
Fidgeting may help children with ADHD learn better, a new study finds.
Changes in academic demands may be driving the increase in ADHD diagnoses, according to new research.
There has been a dramatic increase in the misuse of ADHD medication among young adults, a new study finds.
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Changes in academic demands may be driving the increase in ADHD diagnoses, according to new research.
There has been a dramatic increase in the misuse of ADHD medication among young adults, a new study finds.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnoses have shot up 30% in the last 20 years. Dimitri Christakis, a professor of pediatrics, says an ADHD diagnosis can be a "disservice." He joins us to discuss why we need to change our thinking on ADHD.
Zoe Kessler discusses how getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult saved her life.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnoses have shot up 30% in the last 20 years. Dimitri Christakis, a professor of pediatrics, says an ADHD diagnosis can be a "disservice." He joins us to discuss why we need to change our thinking on ADHD.
Zoe Kessler discusses how getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult saved her life.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnoses have shot up 30% in the last 20 years. Dimitri Christakis, a professor of pediatrics, says an ADHD diagnosis can be a "disservice." He joins us to discuss why we need to change our thinking on ADHD.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnoses have shot up 30% in the last 20 years. Dimitri Christakis, a professor of pediatrics, says an ADHD diagnosis can be a "disservice." He joins us to discuss why we need to change our thinking on ADHD.
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ADHD medications may cause sleep problems in children, a new study finds.
ADHD medications may cause sleep problems in children, a new study finds.
Kids who take ADHD medications are twice as likely to be bullied by peers, new study finds.
Kids who take ADHD medications are twice as likely to be bullied by peers, new study finds.
The Doctors discuss the story of a woman who had a 17-pound tumor removed from her liver, which turned out to be melanoma skin cancer. Dermatologist Sonia Batra explains how this could happen. Plus, learn the signs of melanoma.
Cooties? Etch A Sketch? See what these kids think of things their parents loved.
From soaring cost of prescription drugs to more and more workers taking ADHD meds for productivity, HuffPost Live looks into the dangerous business of treating pills as the answer to all of our problems.
From soaring cost of prescription drugs to more and more workers taking ADHD meds for productivity, HuffPost Live looks into the dangerous business of treating pills as the answer to all of our problems.
Because the hyperactive child in all of us may be the secret to our success.
Because the hyperactive child in all of us may be the secret to our success.
In the last decade, we've seen an increase in the number of drugs prescribed to children. But, pediatrician Dr. Robert Zarr has pioneered a program to use outdoor spaces to improve mental health among adolescents. He joins Nancy on HuffPost Live.
Kristen Mae joins HuffPost Live and talks about how medication as best for her ADHD son.
Dr. Robert Zarr talks about how a âpark prescriptionâ helped a child with ADHD.
In the last decade, we've seen an increase in the number of drugs prescribed to children. But, pediatrician Dr. Robert Zarr has pioneered a program to use outdoor spaces to improve mental health among adolescents. He joins Nancy on HuffPost Live.
Kristen Mae joins HuffPost Live and talks about how medication as best for her ADHD son.
Dr. Robert Zarr talks about how a "park prescription" helped a child with ADHD.
In the last decade, we've seen an increase in the number of drugs prescribed to children. But, pediatrician Dr. Robert Zarr has pioneered a program to use outdoor spaces to improve mental health among adolescents. He joins Nancy on HuffPost Live.
In the last decade, we've seen an increase in the number of drugs prescribed to children. But, pediatrician Dr. Robert Zarr has pioneered a program to use outdoor spaces to improve mental health among adolescents. He joins Nancy on HuffPost Live.
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'A is for Adderall' is a gripping profile of a young man's battle with his ADD diagnosis and his life on Adderall. Currently in the United States, 6.4 million kids have been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, which has resulted in countless Adderall prescriptions. Like drinking a gigantic cocktail of amphetamines (other popular street amphetamines include methamphetamine, speed, and ecstasy), Adderall is listed as a tier 2 drug for abuse by the FDA.
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Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D about alternative treatment methods to ADHD.
Join the discussion with Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, about the possible side effects of attention deficit medication on preschoolers.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child and adolescent psychologist, about the way kids are still diagnosed even when the ADD diagnosis does not apply.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child and adolescent psychologist , about the way pharmaceutical companies are pushing for drug introduction for kids.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child and adolescent psychologist, about a controversial diagnosis known as Concentration Deficit Disorder.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D about the fact that there is no real cure for ADHD.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D about the right dose for adhd.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the substance abuse risk among teens who went on ADHD medication early.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, to learn whether ADHD is genetic.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child and adolescent psychologist, about the diagnosis issues involved with ADHD and disruptive behaviors.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child and adolescent psychologist, about the power of parents to improve a child with ADHD's behavior.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child and adolescent psychologist, about the fact that many children can outgrow their ADHD.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the importance of teachers in helping kids with ADHD.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the child's ability to focus and their social communication state.
Join Dr Koplow's discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, Child & Adolescent Psychologist, on the role of executive functioning in the brain and its effect of ADHD.
Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears makes a house call to help a young child struggling with ADHD. Learn alternative methods for managing the disorder.
Discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D - Child & Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ
Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the use of ADHD medication for toddlers.
Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the use and risks of Adderall ADHD drug for kids.
According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 10,000 toddlers in the U.S. age 2 to 3 years old are being prescribed medication for A.D.H.D.. But how soon is too soon to be medicating toddlers?
According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 10,000 toddlers in the U.S. age 2 to 3 years old are being prescribed medication for A.D.H.D.. But how soon is too soon to be medicating toddlers?
Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, Child & Adolescent Psychologist on disorders commonly associated with ADHD - such as Oppositional defiant disorder.
Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, Child & Adolescent psychologist, about a recent study from California that puts in question the efficacy of long term use of ADHD meds.
Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about his observations on what works for kids with ADHD.
Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the track the teacher method of improving ADHD kids' comprehension skills.
Children with ADHD may face a greater risk for language problems that cause academic trouble.
Children with ADHD who are treated with stimulants may be at an increased risk for obesity, study finds.
Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears and OB/GYN Dr. Jennifer Ashton address one mother's concerns about the safety and side effects of ADHD medication for kids. Plus, learn about alternative, natural solutions for treating the disorder.
One in every 10 American children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. But one neurologist says ADHD doesn't exist at all. In his upcoming book, 'ADHD Does Not Exist: The Truth About Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder', Dr. Richard Saul explains that ADHD is a collection of symptoms, rather than a disease.
One in every 10 American children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. But one neurologist says ADHD doesn't exist at all. Learn why The Doctors think ADHD is being overdiagnosed. Plus, find out where to get a proper evaluation.
Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the methods used to diagnose ADHD in children.
Listen in to the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the true numbers of adult ADHD and the issues with overdiagnosis.
Join the discussion with Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the risks of taking ADHD medications.
Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the medication benefits for ADHD and whether there are guarantees for treatment success.
Join the discussion with Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the issues of dosage when medicating ADHD children.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, in discussion about the quick diagnosis of ADD and its ramifications.
Discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D - Child & Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, in a discussion about ADD overdiagnosis and the marketing of ADD drugs.
Researchers say there may be a link between certain food dyes and kids with ADHD or behavioral problems.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child and adolescent psychologist, discusses the data available about the connection between food choices and ADHD.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, talks about disorders associated with ADHD.
Reports suggest 1 out of every 10 U.S. kids has ADHD, but one study suggests it's the diagnosis, not the disease, that's spreading.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a brain wave test to help diagnose attention deficity hyperactivity disorder.
A new study finds that having ADHD as a child may lead to weight gain as an adult; as many as 11% of American kids are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and many of them gain weight later in life. Maybe it's not their fault.
Emmy Award-winning producer and host of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance," Nigel Lythgoe sits down with HuffPost Live to give us a sneak peak on what to expect on Season 10 and how his foundation, Dizzy Feet, is trying to get the nation moving.
New research suggests many children with autism also show signs of ADHD.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, co-founder of the child & teen success centers in NY & NJ, explains the differences between Attention Deficit Disorder and impulse control disorder.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, co-founder of the child & teen success centers in NY & NJ, explains the ways Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to treat kids with Attention Deficit Disorder.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child and adolescent psychologist, co-founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY and NJ, explains his methods to diagnose ADHD.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child and adolescent psychologist, co-founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY and NJ, explains the non medical approaches to ADHD.
Children diagnosed with ADHD face a significantly increased risk for drug and alcohol abuse as adults, but taking medications like Ritalin and Adderall don't contribute to that risk.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, co-founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY and NJ raises some points about ADHD and ADD.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, co-founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY and NJ talks about ADHD and impulsivity.
ADHD may increase the risk for obesity in men according to a recent study.
We have nine artificial dyes approved for use in the U.S., but are those colors causing problems in our kids? Find out what experts and parents have to say.
Join our discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D - child and adolescent psychologist, co-founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ.
Robert Bazell reports on an alarming rise in the number of children in this country diagnosed with A.D.H.D.
Discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D - Child & Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ
While it is a subjective diagnosis, ADHD is real. How do we go about making sure the diagnosis is correct?
Jeff Fecke discusses his diagnosis of ADHD as an adult and how it led to him realizing that his daughter had some of the same symptoms.
Would Albert Einstein or Woody Allen have been diagnosed with ADHD and medicated? Are we as a society jumping the gun by prescribing these meds?
Is it time to reform the education system to make it more ADHD-friendly for students who are diagnosed with it?
Healthy children taking ADHD drugs to boost study skills. Find out why the American Academy of Neurology calls the trend "misguided."
ADHD is not just a problem for kids. More than 30 percent of children diagnosed carry it into adulthood, sometimes with pretty severe consequences. Trace explores this hotly debated topic.
90% of children diagnosed with ADHD still struggle with symptoms six years later.
Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears explains "drug holidays" for kids taking ADHD medication. Plus, natural ADHD solutions.
Researchers look at whether alternative therapies for ADHD, including diet changes, may work to ease symptoms.
Dr. Steven Sussman talks about the causes of ADHD as they're understood today. Steven Sussman, Ph.D - Child & Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ
Dr. Steven Sussman talks about the issue of overmedicating ADD kids. Steven Sussman, Ph.D - Child & Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ
Dr. Steven Sussman talks about the increasing Adderall abuse among college students. Steven Sussman, Ph.D - Child & Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ
Steven Sussman, Ph.D - Child & Adolescent Psychologist discusses the problems of ADHD medication.
Steven Sussman, Ph.D - Child & Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ
Steven Sussman, Ph.D Child & Adolescent Psychologist explains what ADHD is.
Steven Sussman, Ph.D Child & Adolescent Psychologist talks about the risks of ADHD overdiagnosis.
New study suggests that a large number of children are misdiagnosed with ADHD and are often medicated unnecessarily. The problem may have more to do with maturity than a disorder.
Babies who experienced oxygen deprivation before birth may be at risk for attention problems.
The youngest children in a class are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.
Children as young as 4 years old are being allowed to take drugs for ADHD and other behavioral problems. But some parents would prefer a drug-free alternative.
A new study finds that while eating certain kinds of fish while pregnant reduces the risk of ADHD in offspring, eating fish with even low mercury levels can increase the risk of ADHD.
The FDA is warning consumers about a counterfeit version of the popular ADHD drug Adderall being sold on the Internet.
Dr. Kimberly Williams explains the prognosis for children who are diagnosed with ADHD.
Dr. Kimberly Williams explains a few of the myths about children's attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
Learn about medications for ADHD in this child psychology video from Howcast.
Learn about treatment options for ADHD with Dr. Kimberly Williams.
Whether they have ADHD or not, low-income children across the country are being prescribed Adderall to boost their classroom performances. Why not fix the schools?
Dr Natasha discusses the negative effects too much sugar can have on a child.
Dr. Russel Barkley PhD. explains the ADHD and the goal directed problem solving problems that are impaired by the illness.
Dr. Stephen Hinshaw explains the stigma about girls with ADHD.
Millions of kids are diagnosed with ADD. What if more than half of these kids were suffering from poor vision instead? This story may have parents sprinting to their doctor's office.
A special type of video game that combines brainwave monitoring and biofeedback is showing that it can improve attention and concentration in children with ADHD
This health video focuses on ways to manage ADD without the use of medication.
It is reported that 5.2 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), along with 8 million adults. More children are diagnosed each year with ADHD, leading doctors to prescribe drugs like Ritalin or Adderall to increase their focus and attention .
Psychologist Dr. Jack A. Naglieri discusses the steps to take to properly diagnose a child with ADHD.
Dr. Daniel Carlat explains the difference between ADD and ADHD, stating that the min difference is that people with ADD lack concentration, while people with ADHD are hyperactive.
Dr. Jim Sears describes the signs that your child may have ADHD, such as being hyperactive, disruptive, and lack of attention, and he advices proper nutrition, exercise, and attention to the child.
Dr. Daniel Carlat provides some alternative treatments for ADHD not involving medication, such as organizational strategies in case of adults and parent training in case of children.
Dr. Jim Sears discusses the differences in symptoms of ADHD from childhood to adulthood, saying that the symptoms might remain the same, but the way they manifest would differ from child to adult.
How-to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adults.
In this video Dr. Jack Naglieri discusses how ADHD is diagnosed.
Dr. Jack Naglieri talks about how you can know whether your child has ADHD.
Dr. Jack Naglieri discusses how to treat ADHD. He talks about there is not one single solution for treating ADHD.
In this video Dr. Jack Naglieri talks about special accommodations in schools for children with ADHD.
Dr. Jack Naglieri explains what a hyperactive impulsive type is.
In this video Dr. Jack Naglieri discusses what the term ADD and ADHD.
In this video Dr. Jack Naglieri discusses the challenges people with ADHD face.
In this video Dr. Jack Naglieri the myths that are associated with ADHD.
What can you tell parents to help them determine whether or not to put their child on medication for ADD/ADHD? ICYOU.com's Pediatrician Dr. Thomas Joseph explains.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Robert Reynolds is here to provide some practical advice to all couples dealing with ADHD in their marriage.
Get quick tips for coping with attention-deficit disorder.
