Despite modern knowledge, technology, and science, doctors still prescribe drugs identical to cocaine, alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, and heroine (Khosh and Beneda). The medication ritalin is a stimulant that works the same way those harmful drugs do. In 1993, 2,500,000 prescriptions were written for ritalin (Khosh and Beneda). As is commonly known, all prescription drugs have side effects, but imagine the side effects of drugs identical to heroin and cocaine. Ritalin is a stimulant prescribed for ADHD. However, an increase in stimulant use might not be good. Since ADHD medicine is prescribed often, we should use alternative treatments.
Problem
In the United States, prescriptions for ADHD are increasing. Between the years 2000 and …show more content…
One with ADHD has disturbed energy flow in their brain. This causes unusual amounts of activeness in the individual(Soliman). Energy flow in brain is directly related to the amount of energy the individual exerts. Auricular acupuncture helps the energy flow throughout the brain, neutralizing the hyperactivity of the child(Soliman). Unlike other treatments, Auricular acupuncture can pinpoint the source of unusual behaviors, the central nervous system(Soliman). By using Auricular therapy the central nervous system can be viewed in order to treat the problem directly(Soliman). For people who do not prefer to use harmful drugs as a treatment, auricular therapy can be used as the main treatment(Soliman). Auricular therapy provides a safe, effective fix. Alternative treatments for ADHD can be much more effective than medication. Although prescriptions not only manage symptoms, alternative treatments treat the causes for ADHD (Khosh and Beneda: Pellow, Solomon, and Barnard). Therefore, if the treatment were to stop, the disorder would be cured. However, using multiple treatments at once will provide a greater result (Basile). This means getting supplied with both minerals and vitamins, or using herbs and eliminating additives will have a better effect when
Problem
In the United States, prescriptions for ADHD are increasing. Between the years 2000 and …show more content…
One with ADHD has disturbed energy flow in their brain. This causes unusual amounts of activeness in the individual(Soliman). Energy flow in brain is directly related to the amount of energy the individual exerts. Auricular acupuncture helps the energy flow throughout the brain, neutralizing the hyperactivity of the child(Soliman). Unlike other treatments, Auricular acupuncture can pinpoint the source of unusual behaviors, the central nervous system(Soliman). By using Auricular therapy the central nervous system can be viewed in order to treat the problem directly(Soliman). For people who do not prefer to use harmful drugs as a treatment, auricular therapy can be used as the main treatment(Soliman). Auricular therapy provides a safe, effective fix. Alternative treatments for ADHD can be much more effective than medication. Although prescriptions not only manage symptoms, alternative treatments treat the causes for ADHD (Khosh and Beneda: Pellow, Solomon, and Barnard). Therefore, if the treatment were to stop, the disorder would be cured. However, using multiple treatments at once will provide a greater result (Basile). This means getting supplied with both minerals and vitamins, or using herbs and eliminating additives will have a better effect when