The Importance of Medication for ADHD

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There's two main kinds of stimulants. There's the amphetamines, Adderall, Vivence, etc. And there's the methylphenidate class, Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin. They are somewhat different chemically. Nobody has a test to know whether you do best on class A or B or B or A. So be a scientist there. Make sure you've got the right dose and the right kind of medication. But in terms of other treatments for kids, kids with ADHD don't do very well going into a therapist's office and sitting down and analyzing their dreams or analyze their play. You can teach those skills. Many people with ADHD are bright

Ever since he was diagnosed as a kid, Adam has wondered if ADHD is a serious psychological condition, or a false diagnosis pushed by an overzealous industry. This week Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley is on the show to help answer these questions. You can check out his book The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance at factuallypod.com/books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.