If we are thinking of a plan for treating ADHD, the most important aim or objective will be in improving the life of the child at home and at school. Also, the overall objective in the long term will be to eliminate as far as possible inappropriate behavior and have realistic aims as to improving behavior overall.
We may think that including medication by psychostimulants in a plan for treating ADHD may be a good idea- however, research is now showing that although some relief of symptoms is obtained, in the long term there is now conclusive evidence from The University of Buffalo which shows that after about three years, the effects of these medications tend to wear off.
In the short term plan for treating ADHD, these stimulant meds may actually give a lot of relief from symptoms and that is why they are so attractive to many parents. Strangely enough, while stimulants will hype people up and make them more energetic, in ADHD children, they seem to have the opposite effect and can actually calm hyperactivity and increase the attention span.
The only problem in using these medication exclusively is that they will never solve the problems of ADHD behavior issues and also their side effects can be disturbing. There can be sleep challenges, making the child irritable and drowsy at the wrong time of day, for example at school when he needs maximum concentration. Then there may be stomach upsets, loss of appetite and stunted growth. Any child with a heart condition has to be monitored very carefully.
There is also the very serious issue of children and teenagers being asked to sell their amphetamine like drugs on the school parking lot and in other places. In one study, carried out in Wisconsin and Minnesota on about 600 students, more that 33% acknowledged that they had been approached to sell their medications. Although this is a small sample, it does give us some indication that this could be a potential problem for children and teenagers and will only add to their stress.
So, a plan for treating ADHD must take the above factors into account and also actively and objectively consider whether ADHD homeopathic remedies are really worthwhile. First we should keep in mind that there is no risk of them becoming popular as recreational drugs, unlike Ritalin and Adderall. Secondly they have no side effects at all and there are no studies that show that there are any health risks.
So, there you have it, child behavior modification together with ADHD homeopathic remedies is probably the best plan for treating ADHD to follow and will make your child more tranquil and your home a happier place.
