Do kids really need ADHD medication?
Not every child with ADHD needs medicine. But medicine can help most kids with ADHD stay focused longer, listen better, and fidget less. Kids also benefit from behavioral therapy to learn and practice skills like staying organized or waiting their turn without interrupting.
What are the negatives of ADHD medication?
Side effects of ADHD stimulant medication
- Sleep problems.
- Decreased appetite.
- Weight loss.
- Increased blood pressure.
- Dizziness.
- Headaches and stomachaches.
- Rebound (irritability when the medication wears off)
- Moodiness and irritability.
Will ADHD medication change my child personality?
ADHD medications should not change a child’s personality. If a child taking a stimulant seems sedated or zombie-like, or tearful and irritable, it usually means that the dose is too high and the clinician needs to adjust the prescription to find the right dose.
Can ADHD meds cause memory loss?
New research finds ADHD medications like Adderall don’t improve cognition in healthy college students and may even impair the memory of those who abuse the drugs. The demands of college can be high.
Is ADHD down to bad parenting?
But lack of structure and discipline or lax parenting does not cause ADHD. Studies have shown that parenting style has no correlation with ADHD. There is some evidence, however, that having an ADHD child affects the quality of parental care.
Can I live without ADHD medication?
Unfortunately, there seems to be no supplement, exercise, alternative therapy, or high level of motivation that normalizes brain function in people with ADHD. Even so, is it possible for people with ADHD to live their lives successfully without medicine? Yes — but not always.
Does ADHD affect childhood memories?
ADHD and working memory One 2020 study showed that ADHD impacts working memory in the majority of children who have it. A 2013 research review supported the idea that this impact continues into adulthood.