Adhd Essay

Professor Hodge Goodwin College English 300 11/23/15 Are meds necessary or are you a lazy parent? (Ellis, 2012, pg1)” Between 2005 and 2011 data had been collected to show that there was an increase in mental illnesses for children ages 3-17. “ADHD (6.8%) Behavioral or conduct problems (3.5%) Anxiety (3.0%) Depression (2.1%) Autism spectrum disorders (1.1%) (CDC, 2015, para 9” the problem with these numbers is not that there going up it is that there is a misdiagnosis occurring. There is…

Amphetamine is a nervous system stimulant the effects parts of the brain that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse. They come in pill, tablet, or powder form. Amphetamines are usually swallowed, but also can be inhaled, injected, or dabbed (when someone licks a finger and dips it in the powder before eating it). Amphetamine is greatly used for studying or cramming. Other names that may be used for Amphetamine are its street names such as speed, whiz, uppers, goey and louee. Short Term…

If I could describe myself in one word, I have to choose the word, “energetic”. Experiencing ADHD contributes greatly towards my liveliness and how I think. This year I have discovered to appriciate my ADHD because God gave it to me for a reason. Before I accepted it, I tried to suppress the eccentricities that came with my mental drive. This led to anxiety along with other issues such as not being able to make friends or do well in school. During what felt like the most agonizing parts of my…

The time I knew I had to get things in gear was when I received a failing grade on my Spanish test. This grade was a turning point in my life. I knew that if I did not get my grades on track, I would fail my sophomore year. Without the help of my teachers and parents staying on me, being able to overcome obstacles, and being able to succeed I would not passed. I am a procrastinator when it comes to doing school work. When I put off my work I am missing the chance to get an easy completion grade…

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD is a mental disorder that disrupts the individual’s ability to focus and concentrate. ADHD is treated with a drug whose major function is to increase activity of the central nervous system combating those side effects called Adderall. This treatment is used in children, adolescents and adults alike. (Sherzada, 2). Adderall is administered orally and usually reaches the brain in three hours (Sherzada, 6). The maximum recommended…

Session 1: Getting to Know Each Other Objectives: Children will get to know each other, work together to form group norms and rules, and learn more about ADHD. Description: Ice-breaker: Getting to Know Each Other Group leader asks everyone to write three things about themselves which may not be known to the rest of the group. Two are facts and one is fiction. The group then takes turns to read out the three ‘facts’ about themselves and…

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. More males diagnosed with ADHD in childhood have been arrested, convicted and incarcerated than their peers with no diagnosis (Salvatore, Klein and Moulton, 2008). Also, Approximately 47 percent of youth in juvenile detention have a…

that writing is a great way for a kinesthetic learner to learn but I myself, do not enjoy writing at all. According to Laskey and Gibson if you chew gum or move as you study, you should also do this as you take the test as it will help with recall. ADHD is often mistaken in kinesthetic learners. The learning style associated with body movement is known as Kinesthetic learning style. It is also called Tactile learning. If you use touch, action, movement and hands on work in your learning…

drugs are worming their way through college and university culture. The pressures of this academic lifestyle can become too much for some and some seek the benefits of study drugs. Study drugs are generally used by individuals with conditions such as ADHD. They improve focus in these individuals, but when those who do not have these conditions use study drugs the same effect usually happens. "Some students taking Adderall off-label find they spend hours doing nothing more productive than…

prescribing medication for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) than the United States of America (USA) ("SA has one of the highest prescription rates for ADHD medication", 2016) despite only having an estimated adult prevalence rate of 3.5% for ADHD diagnosis in 2011(Van Schalkwyk & Schronen, 2011). Methylphenidate (MP), commonly known as Ritalin or Concerta, is the most popular psychoactive substance prescribed for ADHD (Bell, Partridge, Lucke, & Hall, 2013; Maier, Liechti,…