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Begin forwarded message: > From: "Michael Chong" <poise...@streamyx.com> > Date: August 12, 2010 3:53:31 PM GMT+07:00 > To: enopi...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Fun Learning Math @ Pandan Indah ADHD: FACTS AND FICTION August 06, > 2010, By Charles Manley > > Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common > neurobehavioral developmental disorders diagnosed in children. According to > research by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 5 percent > of children have ADHD, as do 2 million to 5 million adults. Nearly three > times as many boys are diagnosed with ADHD as girls.The condition makes it > difficult for the sufferer to focus on one task and adapt to a structured > environment such as school or work. Attention deficit disorder is very common > in infants, but generally gets better as the child ages. In children with > ADHD, the inability to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors can > continue well into adulthood. > > A child with ADHD may exhibit the following symptoms: > > Difficulty paying attention in class > Excessive daydreaming > Forgetfulness > Inability to remain seated > Fidgeting > Interrupts others frequently > Has trouble standing in line or taking turns > Acts or speaks impulsively. > > Is ADHD Real? > > The diagnosis and treatment of ADHD has been controversial since the 1970s. > Many argue that ADHD is being used as a catch-all for any abnormal social > behavior exhibited by children. Others argue that ADHD is a real neurological > disorder, but that it is frequently over-diagnosed. Still others argue that > it is the scapegoat for academic underperformance. > > A review of 596 studies and medical articles published from 1996 to 2007 by > the American Medical Association found that "research increasingly points to > ADHD as a developmental disorder of probable neurogenetic origin in which > environmental factors also play a role, albeit more limited." It does point > out an alarming "overrepresentation of Caucasian males" in almost all data > and diagnoses. The report also states that "stimulant medication offers the > most effective treatment for reducing core symptoms. Although the FDA has > recently taken actions to strengthen warnings on the product labeling for > medications approved to treat ADHD, some disagreement continues about the > risks of these medications." > > Medication Controversy > > The majority of the controversy surrounding ADHD stems from the extremely > powerful medications prescribed to control it. No self-respecting parent > would send their hyperactive child to the street corner to pick up a speed > ball, crank, cocaine or crystal meth. Yet many of the medications prescribed > vary little from these dangerous illegal street drugs. Understandably, this > causes concern and controversy. However, some of these drugs can be > beneficial in helping certain individuals to lead normal, productive lives > and get better grades in school; others become victims of their addictive > qualities. Whether the benefits outweigh the risks is a decision that should > be reached by physician, parents and children. > > The most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD are Ritalin (known on the > street as "kiddie coke" because its effects can closely resemble those of > cocaine), Dexedrine (similar to street methamphetamines, though slightly less > potent and toxic), Adderall (72 percent Dexedrine, 28 percent mixed > amphetamine salts, commonly referred to on the street as "beans," "uppers" > and "speed") and Desoxyn (methamphetamine, commonly referred to as "meth"). > > Unfortunately, all of these drugs carry severe health risks, including death. > Adderall is now the most abused prescription drug in America, with 20 to 30 > percent of college students in the United States abusing the drug regularly. > According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 > million emergency room visits in 2008 resulted from prescription drug abuse. > More people overdose on prescription drugs than on all illegal drugs > combined, including heroin, PCP, meth, ecstasy, crack and cocaine. > > Treatment > > According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the treatment > of mental disorders in children such as depression and ADHD cost $8.9 billion > in 2006 — more than any other health condition. Because of the high number of > prescriptions written every year, many believe the medical profession is > being coerced by drug companies to over-diagnose ADHD and other psychological > conditions. However, despite numerous lawsuits alleging fraud and conspiracy, > no drug company has been convicted. The U.S. and Canada consume 95 percent of > the world's Ritalin, and nearly 80 percent of the world's prescription > amphetamines and methamphetamines. > > More and more treatments for ADHD are being released that are not based on > amphetamines or methamphetamines. Treatments that help improve focus and > academic performance in children diagnosed with ADHD are being implemented in > school programs. Dietary and environmental factors that aggravate ADHD > symptoms are being isolated. > > Always talk with your physician and a psychiatrist before starting any ADHD > treatment for your child. 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