Benefits Of ADHD Medications

Rachelle Routson

Mrs. Walters

Advanced Comp.

25 February 2014

ADHD Medication

With the tremendous increase in ADHD diagnosis, altercations have been emerging about whether or not ADHD medications are being overprescribed. Many people feel as though ADHD medications are needed for the condition, but are doctors just "handing" them out? Medications may be necessary depending on how severe the case is, but some people take advantage of it. As a community, we need to limit the amount of ADHD medications being prescribed by doctors.

ADHD medications have been praised drastically for the enhancement of mental performance that is shown. People who have a more severe case of ADHD are generally more motivated to do things once they are put on
Generally, the effects of the medications can help one control the urge to blurt out. This makes it easier to think and process words before actually saying them. "In fact, there are many signs that your medication is working. They include being better able to pay attention… tending to think before you speak instead of blurting things out…" (Adult ADD/ADHD). The sudden urge of kindness can make it so much easier to make and or keep friends. The way our minds think causes us to say things we don 't necessarily mean. This will begin to push people away from one another. Although medication can control many things related to emotional effects, it can also add on negative effects. The use of ADHD medication can cause one to become very irritable towards family and friends. "The majority of adults who take stimulants experience rebound effects of moodiness, irritability, and restlessness as the level of medication in their bloodstream decreases" (Adult ADD/ADHD). Irritability can then lead to a negative personality change. "If you 're normally sunny and upbeat and you suddenly become all doom and gloom, it may be time to switch to another medication" (Adult ADD/ADHD). These medications can affect the hyperactivity of an individual not only positively but also
If one is diagnosed wrongly, there is a possibility that the hyperactivity of an individual can increase. In these cases, ADHD is mistaken for immaturity. Some people just never grow up and the immaturity rate they have makes it look like they have a hyperactivity condition. "Some 6.4 million American children aged between 4 and 17 have received an ADHD diagnosis at some point in their lives, the US government scientists found" (Swaine). Not all individuals diagnosed have the actual condition, but rather act as if the medication is a necessity for everyday life. "Dr. Graf said that it was now clear that American parents were encouraging the medication of their children merely to enhance their mental performance rather than to cure an illness" (Swaine). The effects of ADHD medication can be very beneficial. Generally, one who actually has the condition can be less disruptive if they are put on the right medication. An individual can also be less distracted with the use of ADHD medication. Being less distracted and less disruptive can make it easier to get certain tasks