Robert Locke is a Health enthusiast who specializes in Children's Health. He has written extensively on ADHD.
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One of the most alarming effects of ADHD drugs on children is the fact that they may well start them down the awful road of drug dependency. Children who have used Ritalin (one of the most widely prescribed ADHD drugs) may be predisposed to using street drugs such as cocaine, crack cocaine, meth and amphetamines in general. This should mot surprise us given that the main ingredients of these drugs are amphetamines and methylphenidate. Both act on the brain's central nervous system. They have been proven to be addictive.
A survey done by the National Institute of Drug Abuse showed that 15% of 12th graders had used
a prescription drug for a non-medical reason. Guess which prescription drugs are at the top of the list for teenagers ? Morphine and ADHD drugs (Ritalin, Wellburtin, Concerta and Strattera).
Yet another alarming effect of ADHD drugs on children is that they are often sold on the school parking lot - this activity is known as 'pharming'. These teen drugs are often found in the teenager's own home - in the medicine cabinet!
Other effects of ADHD drugs on children are no less alarming. Sometimes it takes ages to get the dosage right. But even so, the effects of these drugs are a serious burden for the child. The FDA site makes scary reading as it lists all the side effects and problems associated with these psychostimulant drugs. There are lots of cases of children losing weight as a result of loss of appetite and have to be given healthy snacks to keep them going. There is also a long list of effects ranging from cardiac problems, blood pressure and even suicidal thought and hallucinations.
Many parents of ADHD now refuse point blank to give their children these psychostimulants for many of the above reasons. They are now looking further afield, away from the suffocating grasp of the drug industry. There are ADHD alternative remedies which are safe, effective and will not lead to drug addiction. These natural/homeopathic ADHD remedies are scorned by the medical community but many thousands of parents will now vouch for them as being the safest and most effective ADHD cure there is. You can find out a lot more about these treatments in the link below and you will never have to worry again about the effects of ADHD drugs on children.
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By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009Why do I use the word 'mystery'? Think about how long Ritalin , one of the most common ADHD drugs , has been on the market. Forty years ! Now, that should be long enough to assess the long term effects of taking ADHD medications, you would have thought. Wrong again !
Treating ADHD In Children - FDA On Alert
By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009The FDA is concerned about ADHD drugs because they can and do, cause heart problems and hallucinations. The numbers are small but enough to force the FDA to recommend that the drug companies put the black box warning on the boxes of medication. That is the strongest warning possible so we are not talking here about minor side effects. Is this the best we can do in treating ADHD in children ?
Main Causes Of ADHD - Guidelines For Parents
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By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009What are the best treatments for ADHD? The controversy rages on and there are advocates of ADHD meds who say that the side effects and the risks are minimal while there are other advocates of homeopathy, meditation, yoga, deep breathing, behavior modification, dietary changes and even equine therapy!
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By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009Before even thinking about ADHD solutions for your child, consider the following facts. ADHD may have several causes but one of them is that the levels of dopamine in the child's brain are decidedly low. Dopamine is responsible for our 'reward' system so is very closely linked with attention and motivation .
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By: Robert William Locke | 27/10/2009What have WWII soldiers, troops serving in Afghanistan and ADHD children got in common? Well, the troops are and were given amphetamines to keep them awake and fight fatigue and many ADHD children are given the same drug! The drug names are by now household words such as Adderall, Ritalin and Strattera.
Do You Need Help For Anxiety ? 5 Tips To Follow
By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009 | Diseases & ConditionsIf you need help for anxiety, the first thing you need to remember is that you are one of the 30 million Americans who are coping with this mental disorder right now. You are just one of the 15%. The second thing you need to do is recognize what type of anxiety you are suffering from. Actually, short term anxiety is good for us because it can actually improve how we react to certain situations and really help us to do the task better. Just think of a job interview, a driving test or an exam.
5 Tips To Fight Anxiety
By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009 | Mental HealthHere are 5 tips to fight anxiety. The first one is really simple in that you just have to make a few adjustments to your diet. Why? Some foods are stimulants and other foods will cause crashes in blood sugar levels and that is bad. Cut down on tobacco, alcohol and coffee. Sometimes people feel that a cigarette will calm their nerves but in reality, they are just feeding their addiction.
The Great Mystery About The Long Term Effects Of Taking ADHD Medications
By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009 | ADHDWhy do I use the word 'mystery'? Think about how long Ritalin , one of the most common ADHD drugs , has been on the market. Forty years ! Now, that should be long enough to assess the long term effects of taking ADHD medications, you would have thought. Wrong again !
Treating ADHD In Children - FDA On Alert
By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009 | ADHDThe FDA is concerned about ADHD drugs because they can and do, cause heart problems and hallucinations. The numbers are small but enough to force the FDA to recommend that the drug companies put the black box warning on the boxes of medication. That is the strongest warning possible so we are not talking here about minor side effects. Is this the best we can do in treating ADHD in children ?
Main Causes Of ADHD - Guidelines For Parents
By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009 | ADHDCan a child's diet be one of the main causes of ADHD? Is sugar the culprit? These are some of the questions that parents ask about the causes of ADHD. The genetic link though, seems to be one of the main causes but this will not account for many cases.
ADHD Behavioral Issues At Home - Tips For Parents
By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009 | ADHDHow do you prevent ADHD behavioral issues at home? There can be many incidences of bad behavior which are exacerbated in the ADHD child because of the symptoms of inattentiveness, restlessness, fidgeting and hyperactivity. If you add a co-morbid disorder such as ODD, then physical aggression coupled with verbal abuse may compound the problems
The Controversy About The Best Treatments for ADHD
By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009 | ADHDWhat are the best treatments for ADHD? The controversy rages on and there are advocates of ADHD meds who say that the side effects and the risks are minimal while there are other advocates of homeopathy, meditation, yoga, deep breathing, behavior modification, dietary changes and even equine therapy!
ADHD Solutions For Your Child - Making Wise Decisions
By: Robert William Locke | 02/11/2009 | ADHDBefore even thinking about ADHD solutions for your child, consider the following facts. ADHD may have several causes but one of them is that the levels of dopamine in the child's brain are decidedly low. Dopamine is responsible for our 'reward' system so is very closely linked with attention and motivation .