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Originally posted by decadence
I'd thought it was a problem with norephineprine (a neurochemical) and/or its precursor dopa /dopamine? The general points tally with what I'd heard; apart from the glucose issue.Then their dosage was probably wrong, presuming a correct diagnosis. There may be overdiagnosis of ADHD as there may be underdiagnosis. But this does not affect the validity of a diagnosis which is done correctly.
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There are a few causes for ADHD:
Brain structure, which influences temperament.
The function of chemicals in the brain that help regulate attention and activity (dopamine and norepinephrine).
Abnormal function of the prefrontal cortical lobe that causes problems with attention and impulse control. (Glucose uptake)
There are also environmental factors to consider, such as exposure to toxins, nutrition, and lifestyle habits.
Ritalin at any dosage level will bring about some drowsiness, insomnia, change in appetite, skin problems, and nervousness. It's a drug designed to affect the mind and it can't be expected to work 100% side effect-free.
In children especially, Ritalin is overprescribed. In adults, it really depends on the behavior pattern and its duration to determine whether or not Ritalin is an appropriate course of action.
It is not not not not a willpower issue. There are some kids out there with discipline problems that get labelled ADD/ADHD, incorrectly, of course. For someone who genuinely has it, it has nothing to do w/ willpower. Will we all please join this century now?
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