A record number of students and schoolchildren are being treated for addiction to stimulant ‘smart drugs’ that put them at risk for severe anxiety and insomnia, experts have warned. UK Addiction Treatment Group (UKAT), a leading addiction clinic, has responded to calls from thousands of young people seeking help after becoming addicted to tablet computers. Smart drugs are an umbrella term for a number of concentration-enhancing drugs, including Ritalin, also known as methylphenidate, and Adderall, which contains four types of amphetamines. Both are used to treat the mental health condition…
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Adderall: drug treatment for ADHD
In the drug treatment of ADHD, Adderall stands out as a highly effective stimulant drug. Discover its benefits and contraindications. Written and verified by the psychologist Elena Sanz. Last update: 03 June 2023 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) makes it difficult for the sufferer to organize and control their impulses. It also leads them to experience high levels of restlessness. To reduce these symptoms and improve daily functioning, certain medications may be prescribed. One of the best known and most common is Adderall. This the drug combines amphetamines and dextroamphetamine.…
Read MoreMom of pre-teen who stabbed brother to death in demonic rage says he was on ADHD medication, came off too late
News From Yaron Steinbuch June 2, 2023 | 8:26 Heartbroken mom of Oklahoma girl who stabbed her younger brother to death in a demonic rage said the little girl had recently gotten angry for no reason while taking ADHD medication, but when she pulled her daughter out, it was too late and he experienced a manic episode. April Lyda revealed during an interview with NewsNation Thursday night what she believes led to her daughter attacking her 9-year-old brother, Zander, in the chest on Jan. 5 at their Tulsa home. From…
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