Exploring ADHD and Available Treatments Essay -- Attention Deficit Hyp

Abstract This research paper describes ADHD and the treatments available. It discusses the different medications and their side effects and explains the opinions of some doctors for an alternative treatment. The main determination of the writing is to shed some light on the disorder and describe some theories just about ADHD. This goal is stated in the thesis which talks about how ADHD cannot be identified exactly, the side effects to the medication are harsh, there are different alternative treatments, and research shows it may be caused from hormones and peace deprivation. A Normal Life? Imagine sitting in a fourth grade science class. The teacher is lecturing in the front of the inhabit while a groundskeeper mows the grass outside the window. The mower is buzzing in the students ears, grasping one students attention, taking it away from the teachers discussion. Slowly the mower begins to apparent movement further away until it is completely out of sight. The attention return s to the teacher, whose words mumble together. The student begins to feel bored as he begins to swing his feet on the potty in front of him. The student in front of him becomes annoyed by the pitter-patter on her seat, and she yelps with anger. The attention slides back into the class, where something new and interesting is happening. The teacher stops her lecture, making this student the center of attention. It may be negative attention, but its something that holds the students interest. This type of thing happens normally to this student, so he is used to it. Besides, this isnt his fault everyone knows he has ADHD, anyway he cant help but act like this. Its just how some kids are, right? Normally his m otherwise makes him take his pills, but today he threw them out becaus... ...w.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfmadhd8 Ritalin side effects and warnings (2004). PDR. Retrieved March 26,2004, from Medical Economics web sitehttp//www.fromthepines.com/ritalin.htmlSchneebaum, Ron M.D. (March 2000). Where did Ritalin come from?Retrieved March 23, 2004, from massnews web sitehttp//www.massnews.com/past_issues/other/3_Mar/ad5mar.htmSmith, Lawrence T. (2004). The truth behind ADHD . FDA facts national? institutes of health consensus. Retrieved March 22, 2004, from FDA web site http//www.ritalindeath.com/ Stein, David B. (1999). 1999. 1st ed, pg 6-32. Ritalin is not? the answera drug-free, practical weapons platform for children diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. Retreived March 16, 2004 Volkow, Nora. (2001). Ritalin facts. Retreived March 20, 2004, from nidapublications web site http//www.nida.nih.gov /Infofax/ritalin.html