English 1010 ADHD: Amphetamines Don’t Help Disorders There are more drug users in elementary schools today then every before. Most of these users are children around the ages of seven to fourteen. The drugs they use are highly addictive Amphetamines, similar to cocaine. The worst part is these drugs are prescribed to them for behavioral problems in school. The stimulants these children are taking are for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Because these children do not
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Medication To Treat ADHD Simi Linton in Reassigning Meaning defines Disability as, “ A physical or psychological condition considered to have predominantly medical significance” (Linton, 282). In Harlan Lane’s article, he writes about people who are deaf and how they now have the option to undergo surgery to have cochlear implants. These implants are electronic devices that stimulate the auditory nerve directly, and provide a sense of sound to one who is deaf or hard of hearing. However, Lane
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The Advantages of Medicating Children with ADHD The Advantages of Medicating Children with ADHD The educational effect of medicating a child who has been correctly identified with attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) far supersedes the adverse affects of the drugs being prescribed. In understanding that each child is different in their way and usually exerts an abundance of energy compared to adults is not a qualifying factor in being ADHD. Children who have not yet began school in
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look at the CDC article on ADHD The article written by the CDC on ADHD is very informative and eye opening. It forces parents to take a deeper look at the truths of this disorder. It shows the many different signs and symptoms that can better help to diagnose the disorder. It speaks to parents, guardians, and care givers on ways to treat and handle children with ADHD. The article shows how getting proper diagnosing is very important in helping children begin to overcome ADHD. The CDC article is informative
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Over the past several decades, highly skilled professionals have attempted to address several issues regarding antipsychotic drugs used to treat school-aged children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The distribution of these ADHD medications have steadily increased over the years, which has, on one hand, presented a possible solution to the escalating diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and on the latter, brought into question the ethics and effectiveness of
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famous and influential people were observed with Attention hyperactive disorder. With the use of the DSM IV our classroom text book and various internet resource this paper goes through the use of Ritalin and how people are commonly diagnosed with ADHD and do not have the disorder. Widespread use of medication and doctors immediately jump to prescribing medications such as Ritalin. Robert daydreamed so much that he was pulled out of school. Frank went into such trancelike dreams that one had
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the quality of life through prevention and control of diseases, injuries, and disabilities (CDC, 2013). The CDC is concerned about a prevalent disease which is common in children to adults called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder which is also referred as ADHD. The CDC has created a webpage for ADHD to educate and inform parents, patients or potential patients, caregivers and teachers of the facts surrounding ADHD. The article itself, has different topics pertaining to ADHD, such as the signs
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attempting to the mental illness of ADHD (attention deficit disorder). In the first paragraph there will be a discussion on the history, including any myths or misconceptions of ADHD. In some of the other paragraph there will be a detailed discussion of the other points such as the neurotransmitters that are associated with this type of a illness. I will try to familiarize individuals as to how the environment in which they stay in will detract from a successful treatment of ADHD. In the final paragraph I
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ADHD is not a new condition, but appears to have been around for centuries. In 1798 hyperactivity was described by Sir Alexander Crichton as “mental restlessness” (Hartmann, 2003). Although opponents suggest that stimulant medication has not been shown to be safe for treating ADHD these medications have been used for nearly a century. Stimulant medications were first reported to be used to treat ADHD in 1937 (Hartmann, 2003). The confusion may be fueled by the frequent changes in the diagnostic labeling
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mentally ill were believed to be possessed or in need of religion. Mental illness is a condition, which effect person’s brain. Therefore it can alter person’s mood or thoughts. If it is serious, a person can lose some of their ability to function in daily life. For example, losing the ability to speak, move or think critically. Currently, I think there is a no treatment for mental illness patients to fully recover their illness. Nowadays, there is lots of surgery’s developing for physical illness problem
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