What is the drug doctors prescribe to stop over active children?

Question

I think my work colleague needs like an elephant dose, think he has ADHD....

Answer 1

Draw

Answer 2

Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a powerful stimulant like amphetamine (which has also been used in ADHD). The effect on adults without ADHD can be to cause hyperactivity.
Adult ADHD should have a fairly obvious history going back to childhood, possibly with conduct problems at school and difficulties achieving academic potential due to very poor focus.
Other causes to consider in a colleague (adult I assume) are amphetamine or other stimulant use, mania due to bipolar disorder or possibly thought disorder due to psychosis.
A GP might help if it is really a serious issue. Drive and hyperactivity that achieves a lot should not necessarily be treated/pathologised unless there are clear negative consequences for the individual or those around them.

Answer 3

People with ADHD or ADD are often RX'd Ritallin, and several other forms of it. All it is is speed.
It slows the ADHD person down.
For a natural remidy you can offer coffee. I wake up in the Am drink a pot and it works. Also MT DEW or energy drinks work too.
My daughter has it and I give her coffee in the AM too, and in the afternoon I'll let her sip MTDew.
It's allot better and safer than the meds, which have been known to kill poeple and children.

Answer 4

My son has A.D.H.D & Autisim he 5 years old he is like a bullit out of a gun.this medication is called ritalin. good luck.The person before me doesnt know what is talking about if a child is behaving in a hyperactive manner it is noy down to the parents the child is just acting out his simtoms such as poor speech and cummunication skills verry strange actions and obsesions with one perticular thing and what happens to the brain is the singnals or messeges go in all different directions or its like watching tv and the channels keep changing, so it is hard to keep up with it.

Answer 5

Ritalin. Interestingly it is a type of amphetamine. It does not actually calm you down but leaves you in a sort of transfixed state which resembles concentration.

They prescribe this stuff to kids...

Answer 6

I work with children with problems like the ones your talking about.Medication is rarely the answer.Most meds put them in a trance like state.Vallergan can sometimes be used but it also causes drowsiness.Children can get councelling or beahavoural therapy but not sure about adults.

Answer 7

Ritalin.

Answer 8

Before concluding a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD, rule out other conditions that show similar symptoms.

Malnutrition or improper diet
Lack of sleep
B-vitamin deficiency
Viral or bacterial infections
Iron deficiency
Lack of exercise

Allergies and sensitivities to food (dairy, grains, peanuts, food dye) and the environment (grass, pollen, animal dander), can affect behavior.
Exposure to toxins can cause hyperactivity, attention deficits, irritability, and learning problems. Children are more vulnerable to toxins than adults. Toxins include pesticides, gasoline fumes, herbicides, disinfectants, furniture polishes, air fresheners, synthetic rugs and carpets, and beds made of synthetic materials and/or dust-laden homes.
Mild to high lead levels, even in the absence of clinical lead poisoning, is the leading cause of toxin-induced hyperactivity. Research shows that children with even mildly elevated lead levels suffer from reduced IQs, attention deficits, and poor school performance.
Fluoride is a toxic chemical that has been linked with increased lead absorption, learning disabilities, attention disorders, hyperactivity, behavior disorder, mottled teeth, decreased fertility, bone loss, and decreased I.Q. Fluoride is found in most toothpastes and has been added to many area water supplies.
High mercury levels can be caused by mercury amalgam dental fillings. When children grind their teeth, they are at risk for high mercury levels in the body. Another cause is from eating large amounts of cold-water fish such as tuna and salmon.
Thousands of children each year are exposed to toxic levels and poisoned by carbon monoxide each year. Sources of this gas include heaters and other gas appliances, such as fireplaces, dryers, and water heaters

One of the main reasons why a child acts out and throws temper tantrums when they have a problem is because of their lack of understanding a problem and lack of expressing how they feel. This is one reason why any emotional or medical problem can cause acting-out behavior in children.

Spoiled and undisciplined children are sometimes labeled as ADHD because of their defiant and acting-out behavior. Children need structure and consistent rules to learn self-discipline. Labeling undisciplined kids as ADHD gives them an excuse for their misbehavior so that they do not learn to be responsible for their own behavior.

Some drugs (both prescription and illegal) can cause the brain to atrophy, leading to disturbed cognition and behavior. If your child routinely takes prescription or over-the-counter medications for asthma, hay fever, allergies, headaches, or any other condition, consider the possibility that the drugs are causing or contributing to behavior problems.

Answer 9

Ritalin is the popular choice

Answer 10

Mostly Ritallin and Adderall.