ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological brain disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity. ADHD is broken down into three subtypes: predominantly inattentive ADHD‚ predominantly hyperactive-impulsive ADHD‚ and combined type ADHD. ADHD begins in childhood‚ and has only recently been understood‚ can persist into adulthood as well. While some children outgrow ADHD‚ about 50% to 60% continue to have symptoms into adulthood.
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Article Rebuttal BCOM/275 July 11‚ 2011 Article Rebuttal In Stephen C. Webster’s article titled “White House admits marijuana has ‘some’ medical value” the opening line is a contradiction in itself. The Webster (2011) website states‚ “Days after the DEA insisted that marijuana has no medical value‚ the White House says there may actually be ‘some’ medical value to ‘individual component of the cannabis plant’ after all.” The DEA is supposed to be up to date with drug effects;
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Abstract There have been major concerns about the different kinds of learning disorders and the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one. While there are different kinds of the learning disorders which affect the old and the young alike‚ researchers have not been able to find the cause of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This paper will begin by discussing the definition of the disorder‚ the recent statistics of children
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them have the same effects on people while at the same time they make big differences. ADHD medications are considered stimulants and can be illegal if abused. The most popular types of medication are Ritalin LA‚ Focalin XR‚ Metadate CD‚ Daytrana‚ Adderall‚ and Vyvanse. These are just a few of the hundreds that are out there in the world. They come as a liquid‚ pill‚ capsule‚ and even a patch. Each individual person needs a specific dosage to fit their body type and needs. Doctors and scientist are
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Drug abuse in Africa Sections ABSTRACT Introduction Historical background Current drug abuse situation in Africa Effects of drug abuse in Africa Control mechanisms Future trends Details Author: T. ASUNI ‚ A. O PELA Pages: 55 to 64 Creation Date: 1986/01/01 Drug abuse in Africa T. ASUNI Department of Psychiatry‚ College of Medicine‚ University of Lagos‚ Lagos‚ Nigeria A. O PELA Clinical Pharmacy Unit‚ Faculty of Pharmacy‚ University of Benin‚ Benin‚ Nigeria ABSTRACT Apart
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Marla is a 42-year-old Hispanic female who comes to the mental health clinic complaining of having trouble sleeping‚ feeling "jumpy all of the time‚" and experiencing an inability to concentrate. These symptoms are causing problems for her at work‚ where she is an accountant. Resources: Appendix A‚ Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology‚ and the Faces of Abnormal Psychology Interactive application at the McGraw Hill Higher Education Web site Write a 1‚400- to 1‚750-word paper analyzing Marla’s
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Should Stimulant Medications be used to treat our Children? What is Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? With no cure for ADHD‚ stimulant medication should be considered for the overall management of the disruptive symptoms associated with the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental health problem in children. Children with ADHD often have problems with attention span‚ hyperactivity
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problem‚ but stated he would go to treatment if he was court ordered. Mental and Physical Health Daniel and his parents report Daniel has been diagnosed as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It was reported Daniel is currently taking Adderall‚ Clonidine and Vyvanse. Daniel has shown no indications of homicidal ideation and no indications of suicidal thoughts. There is no evidence that he was ever physically or sexually abused. There are no indications that he has been sexually aggressive
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using a prescription drug non-medically.2 In a study of students in Wisconsin and Minnesota‚ thirty four percent of kids diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) said they had been approached to sell or trade their Ritalin or Adderall.3 The latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that over seventy percent of people who abused prescription pain relievers got them from friends or
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the brain may cause Autism. There is no cure for Autism‚ so it is very hard to treat‚ so most doctors prescribe medications like anti-depressants‚ and stimulants to try to control some of the symptoms that go along with autism‚ like Wellbutrin‚ and Adderall for example. The five main symptoms of Autism include but are not limited to‚ lack of or delay in spoken language. For example‚ the child might just make sounds that don’t really relate to anything or anybody‚ or repetitive use of language and/or
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