Is ADHD Medication Safe If You Have a History of Substance Abuse?

Most patients who abuse the medication typically already have a history of drug abuse.   A 2009 study on the potential abuse of Ritalin reiterates the medication’s low risk profile when taken as directed but underscores the potential problems that may occur when the drug is abused. The article centers on an adult with ADHD… Continuar lendo Is ADHD Medication Safe If You Have a History of Substance Abuse?

A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60

ADHD doesn’t diminish — like your hairline or stamina — with age. https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-in-seniors-diagnosis-and-treatment-after-60/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=best_october_2020&utm_content=100120&goal=0_d9446392d6-01072e33a2-293139369 In fact, symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may flare and grow after midlife — especially when mixed with normal age-related cognitive decline, worsening physical health, and the lack of structure that often comes with retirement. Why then, do the unique… Continuar lendo A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60

Conducta adaptativa en niños con autismo y su impacto sobre la calidad de vida familiar.

Las intervenciones que mejoren las habilidades prosociales podrían tener un efecto directo tanto en el individuo como sobre el funcionamiento y la calidad de vida familiar. Introducción. En la mayoría de los niños con trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) aparecen dificultades asociadas que, aunque no se incluyen en los criterios diagnósticos, podrían tener impacto sobre la… Continuar lendo Conducta adaptativa en niños con autismo y su impacto sobre la calidad de vida familiar.