Methylphenidate

The number of attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses in America has increased significantly over recent years and, along with the higher number of diagnoses, is the dramatic surge in prescription medication as treatment. However, a growing number of experts argue that ADHD is a behavioral issue, not a disease. Furthermore, these experts agree that alternatives to prescribing medication to alter a child’s behavior exists, and that parents, teachers, and doctors need to…

“Stimulants such as Ritalin (methylphenidate), Dexedrine and Adderall are highly effective for kids in this group, and parents shouldn't feel guilty about employing them along with behavioral and educational interventions. None of these drugs will cure ADHD. when they're effective, they…

Neurophysiology plays an important role in terms of physical strength and sporting performance. Fatigue among sportspersons is a major limiter of performance. Therefore, the mechanism and the nature of the exercise associated fatigue should be well understood. The paper will touch on the some theories that attempt to explain the nature of fatigue. Brief Background and Findings of Previous Literature Several physiologists have attempted to explain the complex associations between fatigue and…

Cognitive dysfunction is common sequale after head injury and includes deficits in the domains of attention, visual-spatial, processing speed, memory, and executive functioning. In addition there are deficits with new learning, planning, problem solving, initiation thus making a holistic IDT approach to management essential. These deficits are likely due the diffuse nature of axonal injury and due to the susceptibility of the frontal and temporal lobes to injury. Current literature support the…

The main medications used in Drug or Combined Therapy are stimulants (Methylphenidate and Amphetamine) which cause dopamine and norepinephrine levels to become liberated in the central nervous system. Non-stimulants such as Atomoxetine boost norepinephrine levels in the same region (Mash & Wolfe, 2016). Behavioural Therapy (BT)…

Attention is the selective focusing and utilization of the brain’s processing resources on a piece of information while simultaneously filtering and ignoring other perceivable information. The amount of time one can maintain this concentration without becoming distracted is known as their attention span. With modern society’s focus on higher education and long work hours, combined with the introduction of smart phones and the internet providing a wealth of available distractions, the ability to…

medications. Some name brands of stimulant medications are Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, and Concerta. Amphetamine is the active ingredient in Adderall, Vyvanse has lisdexamfetamine, and Ritalin and Concerta both contain methylphenidates (Walters). Edmund S. Higgins has found that methylphenidates have been found to have a similar chemical structure to cocaine. This causes dopamine transporters to be blocked. Higgins states “the dopamine surge is so sudden that in addition to making a person…

Treatments can be by medications or by therapy. A support group can help in the form of counseling and sharing experience with others. Medicines include stimulants, cognitio-enhancing medication, antidepressant,and SSRI. Dextroamphetamine and Methylphenidate can help increase neurotransmitter levels in the brain. Others include Selegiline and Protriptyline that prevents or relieves…

The treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is a controversial issue between healthcare professional, patients, and parents. As of today, the most common treatment is stimulants. When prescribing stimulants, doctors have to create a specific plan for each patient. They do this because every Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity case and every patient is different. One patient’s symptoms may be completely different than those experienced by another patient. Patients who have…

Doctors believe that ADHD is a genetic disorder. Researchers are focusing on finding the genes that can cause the disorder. They believe that mothers that smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, or take other drugs during their pregnancy may increase their children's risk of ADHD. There is no “cure” for ADHD, but only about half of the diagnosed children will continue to have troublesome symptoms as adults. However, most adults are able to find adaptive ways to accommodate their ADHD while others…