With national shortages of ADHD medication, it makes things difficult. What to do: Call around to other pharmacies (on your medication due date) to find who will be able to fill your prescription. Contact us with the name and location of new pharmacy, including zip code (that’s how we find them in our system). If…
Common Questions Parents Ask about ADHD Written by Sheila Woods, MD, FAAP Why should I have my child’s behavior evaluated? Children with ADHD often have difficulty controlling their own actions/reactions. Emotional lability, meaning he/she rides a rollercoaster of emotions, is common in ADHD and your child may not have the skills or ability to regulate…
Dr. Heather Brannon talks about the link between ADHD and Addiction. She discusses whether or not people in recovery can take ADHD medications (stimulants in particular). What medicines are safe for people in recovery? What is the link between ADHD and Addiction? Learn more about Addition and Recovery at Hope For Families Discuss your situation…
Newer ADHD medications have arrived and will continue to arrive improving our choices of ADHD medications for children, adolescents, and adults.
Shouldn’t an Adult Take as Low a Dose of a Stimulant as Possible? The short answer is no and this is why. Someone with AD/HD doesn’t make enough dopamine and what they do make their brain chews up quicker than “normal” brains. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter and its function is to make someone interested in…
Is Fish Oil Helpful in Kids with ADHD? The simple answer is Yes, most likely. Please read details below. First, a brief explanation about fish oil. Fish oil has been studied to determine benefits in cardiovascular disease and hyperlipidemia and many other medical conditions. Fish oil is found in fatty fish such as mackerel,…
What Treatments Work for ADHD? When the providers at Greenville ADHD Specialists, P.A. offer options for treatment of ADHD as well as some of the other conditions that are associated with ADHD we: Consider whether the treatments have good scientific research and evidence showing they are effective. Consider whether benefits of treatment outweigh the risks…
Has this ever happened to you? You’re doing your usual morning routine which is always hectic. You make it to work without seriously maiming your kids, spouse, other drivers on the road, and co-workers. You start your busy day and at some point during the day you wonder if you took your AD/HD medicine this…
Should I use ADHD treatment medication for my child? We are often asked by parents, “Should I use ADHD treatment medication for my child?” In this video, we take a look at the benefits of using ADHD medication for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. Learn about helpful supplements, what is happening in…
The simple answer is NO, ADHD affects every aspect of a person’s life. ADHD involves many problems around the core symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. A child does not have to exhibit all three core symptoms to be diagnosed with ADHD. Some children only exhibit one set of core symptoms. Some kids can have…