Is adhd hereditary? Which meds are best for treating it?

Answer 1

Many studies conclude that ADD/ADHD is hereditary, since several family members frequently exhibit the symptoms. Other studies on school drop-outs, drug addicts, delinquents and criminals indicate that a very high percentage of individuals with ADD/ADHD do not receive adequate help with their problems, become alienated, and turn to deviant behaviors.

DRUGS One of the first, and often the most avidly promoted treatment is stimulant. antidepressant or antipsychotic medications. Schools often suggest a referral to a pediatrician for stimulant drugs such as Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, Metadate, Strattera, Focalin, or Attenade; antidepressant such as Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft and more recently the antipsychotic Risperdal.

Answer 2

A lot of people these days, and doctors, are diagnosing ADHD. A kid could just be hyper. Or "Too Happy" I was diagnosed as so, but I quit taking the drugs, and I'm doing just fine. All medicines have SOME negative repercussions and side effects.

Answer 3

I personally, having ADHD and work with people with ADHD am not an advocate of meds. I was on them and and had little imporvement. I have had more imporvment going to counseling, learning skills to help the symptoms of it.

Answer 4

May I recommend a fine book titled
"Driven To Distraction"
Written by a doc who has it, and yet went through med school, etc.
Lotsa good stuff in it. Out in pprback, so should be around -
check the 2nd-hand book stores

Answer 5

do chi lel chi gong.

http://www.chilel-qigong.com/

It take a few yrs to really get better. Or you can take the short cut, pop pills and wonder why you don't get better.

Answer 6

Please see my ADHD page for some info