Methylphenidate

Introduction whaat and why Drug addiction is a powerful demon that can sneak up on you and take over your life before you know it has even happened. In today’s world this this demon is set lose upon us, our friends and family by someone we trust with our lives, our doctor’s There’s an epidemic happening right now and America is leading the charge. Pain, stress and anxiety are things that many people live with every moment of everyday. In today’s modern world the easiest was to fix these problems…

Abreaction by: Kimberly J. Hands are tied, twisted mercilessly. Tighter and tighter, The blood locked out, Cold locked in… (Cohen, Giller & W., 1987). Many people that experience DID become suicidal, not only because of the condition but also due to the constant scrutiny they sometimes receive from the media, family and friends (Cohen, Giller & W., 1987). In 1977, Caroline Sizemore had developed 22 personalities, but only three could exists at any given time- for any other personality to…

A Serious Disorder It is the first day of school at Norton Elementary, and the third grade class is being taught fractions. While sitting in class, Bobby Clay fidgets anxiously in his chair struggling to pay attention to the math instructor. Mrs. Johnson, his teacher, notices this, jots down a note, and continues to do her job. After the lecture, Mrs. Johnson assigns the class to work in groups to practice their fractions. During this time, she calls over her new student, Bobby, to her desk to…

As the parent of a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you may already be conscious of your child being difficult exhibiting impulsiveness finding it difficult to sit still, easily distracted or the inability to control their perpetual motion. ADHD is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders diagnosed in children which can last all the way up to adulthood. According to the latest revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)…

HE HE HE ADHD Do you feel like you have the inability to remain focused, impulsive behavior, hyperactive, cannot follow instructions, depression, talk a lot, and just feel different than anyone else around you. Well if you answered yes to most of those, then you might have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a neurological disorder that can cause hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and short attention span in children (‘’Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ,ADHD, in…

Narcissism Research has shown that almost 30 to 40 percent of daily conversations and interactions with other people are centered on ourselves. However, this is only half as much as attention that we focus on ourselves while posting on social media. Studies have shown that up to 80 per cent of our social media posts are about ourselves. In a study conducted by Harvard University, researchers looked for a correlation between talking about yourself and the lighting up of pleasure centers in the…

were on medication to relieve symptoms. In the study America is the largest user of prescription medicine for the disorder. After the year 2000, short release medicine decreased due to long lasting medicine being available and the release of methylphenidate. Use of prescription medication increased with other new longer lasting medicines like Adderall XR. (Scheffler, et al 2007.) Younger children are a concern when it comes to prescribing stimulant medication for the disorder. Children’s brains…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is a common disorder that affects an estimated 8 % to 10 % of school age children. (Mary L. Gavin) It may seem that boys are being over diagnosed with ADHD when they really are not. Many girls are diagnosed with ADHD as well, although the symptoms are very different from boys. Children with ADHD act without thinking, are hyperactive, and have trouble focusing. Of course, all children act this way once in a while. The difference with children with…

The first patient I had the pleasure of assessing is a 17-year-old adolescent named Tracy. Tracy was diagnosed with asthma at the age of 3 years old, she also has been diagnosed with ADHD and a generalized anxiety disorder. Tracy is responsible for her own care. With Tracy’s age in mind, adolescence is a particularly challenging period for adequate self-management. In the course of managing her illness, she has been requesting refills for her ADHD medication sooner than the refill date. It would…

as part of a total treatment program. The only problem or stated as a disadvantage is that once it is out of the system everything goes back to the non-existing world. It is very Concerta should not be taken by patients who have allergies to methylphenidate or other ingredients in Concerta, significant anxiety, tension, or agitation; glaucoma; tics, Tourette 's syndrome, or family history of Tourette 's syndrome, current or past use of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), esophagus, stomach, or…