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ADD/ADHD treatment means more than just taking a pill 02 Oct 2005
ADD and ADHD can occur in children and adults. ... They don’t help ADHD. He also said children with ADHD or ADD often need counseling. ...
- Las Cruces Sun-News
United Nations Warns Against Psychiatric Labeling 02 Oct 2005
...a strong warning against falsely labeling youth with the psychiatric diagnosis of “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)� and administering ...
- The Open Press (press release)
Anatomy of a random murder 02 Oct 2005
Many medications were tried on Mayne in childhood and his teens, including ADHD drugs. Ms Jago, however, said no ADHD diagnosis was ever made. ...
- Hobart Mercury
Lilly to add warning to ADHD drug label Sep 29, 2005
...based Eli Lilly and Company today announced that it will update the product label for its attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication, Strattera ...
- Indianapolis Star
Lilly Warns of Suicidal Thoughts With ADHD Drug (Update3) Sep 29, 2005
...``We believe that parents are very sensitive to safety issues for ADHD drugs and that a new warning could further add to pressure on the product,'' Friedman ...
- Bloomberg
Lilly Warns of Suicidal Thoughts With ADHD Drug (Update2) Sep 29, 2005
...damage. About 5 million US children, or 7 percent, are diagnosed with ADHD, which is marked by inattentiveness and impulsive behavior. ...
- Bloomberg
Drug maker Eli Lilly issues warning about ADHD medication ... Sep 29, 2005
Vlk said Health Canada has asked all the makers of drugs used for ADHD to submit data from all clinical trials and post-marketing reports by the end of 2005. ...
- Canada.com
FDA Warns About ADHD Drug Strattera Sep 29, 2005
By JOHN J. LUMPKIN. WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration warned doctors Thursday about reports of suicidal thinking in ...
- Newsday
FDA warns about ADHD drug Strattera Sep 29, 2005
WASHINGTON --The Food and Drug Administration warned doctors Thursday about reports of suicidal thinking in some children and adolescents who are taking ...
- Boston Globe
FDA Issues Alert on ADHD Drug Strattera Sep 29, 2005
The US Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday that the drug Strattera, which is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), may prompt ...
- Forbes
ADHD - Important Strattera(R) Label Update Regarding Uncommon ... Sep 29, 2005
Eli Lilly and Company announced that it will update the product label globally for its attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication, Strattera ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
FDA warns ADHD drug may be associated with thoughts of suicide in ... Sep 29, 2005
By Associated Press. WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration warned doctors yesterday about reports of suicidal thinking ...
- Boston Herald
Consumers Union: ADHD Drugs Overprescribed Sep 29, 2005
The study names several different stimulant drugs as “Best Buys,� noting that evidence points to most of the drugs being equally effective for ADHD. ...
- FOX News
Lilly: ADHD drug may cause suicidal thoughts Sep 29, 2005
The FDA and its Pediatric Advisory Committee plan to complete an ongoing review of clinical trial data for all ADHD medications by early 2006. ...
- WFAA (subscription)
FDA Issues Advisory on ADHD Drug Strattera Sep 29, 2005
...reports of suicidal thinking in children and adolescents taking Strattera, a drug approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults ...
- WebMD
Effects Of ADHD Drug Being Studied Sep 29, 2005
Strattera is a commonly prescribed drug for ADHD. ... The FDA plans to look at other drugs used to treat ADHD to see if they also pose the risk.
- 13WHAM-TV
ADHD Drug, Strattera, May Cause Suicidal Thoughts Sep 29, 2005
Eli Lilly & Company is warning that its ADHD drug, strattera, may cause suicidal thoughts in children and adolescents. In a press ...
- Newsinferno.com
FDA Issues Suicide Warning on ADHD Drug Sep 29, 2005
...of reports of suicidal thinking in children and adolescents associated with Strattera, a drug approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD ...
- Consumer Affairs
FDA issues warning for ADHD drug Strattera Sep 29, 2005
Drug Administration has issued a warning to parents whose children are taking the drug Strattera used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD ...
- WBBH
ADHD drug may be linked to suicidal thoughts Sep 29, 2005
By wire services. WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration warned doctors Thursday about reports of suicidal thinking in some ...
- St. Petersburg Times
ADHD seminar set for Saturday Sep 30, 2005
3 percent and 7 percent of school-age children and from 2 percent to 4 percent of adults have the condition, according to the National Resource Center on ADHD. ...
- Fort Worth Star Telegram
Many girls with ADHD are often overlooked Sep 29, 2005
...(NAPSA)-While attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects about three to seven percent of all school-age children, many girls with ADHD may never ...
- El Dorado Times
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Sep 30, 2005
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of chronic disorders that begin in childhood and sometimes last into adult life. ...
- MayoClinic.com
Call for probe into ADHD Sep 29, 2005
Mr O'Connor's seat of Corio has the second highest prescription rate for ADHD drugs in the state following Gippsland, according to the Parliamentary Library of ...
- Geelong Advertiser
Determining a Better ADHD Drug Proves Elusive Sep 26, 2005
Disease Control reported that 2.5 million children and 1.5 million adults are currently taking myriad medications for attention deficit disorder (ADHD), a drug ...
- ABC News
ADHD no longer just about kids Sep 28, 2005
Indeed, an estimated 5 percent of children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. ... ADHD, however, no longer is just about kids. ...
- TheNewsTribune.com (subscription)
Home School Educates Children, Parents about ADHD Sep 28, 2005
School devotes itself exclusively to the needs of children and their parents struggling with the difficulties of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD ...
- The Heartland Institute
Report names best-buy drugs for ADHD Sep 28, 2005
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta show 4 million US children ages 3 to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, comprising about 6.5 ...
- United Press International
Medication helps some adults with ADHD Sep 27, 2005
A new study shows adult use of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, medications has doubled over the past five years. ...
- Elmira Star-Gazette
Consumers Union: ADHD Drugs Overprescribed Sep 27, 2005
The study names several different stimulant drugs as "Best Buys," noting that evidence points to most of the drugs being equally effective for ADHD. ...
- WebMD
Study by Consumers Union Concludes ADHD Medications are Over ... Sep 28, 2005
...concludes that while useful, stimulants used to treat millions of children in the US with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are probably over ...
- Newsinferno.com
ADHD Films: Be In A Film Sep 28, 2005
28, 2005 --- ADHD Films, LLC will be shooting a comedy film entitled "For The Love of God: Parts 1-5" in Honolulu and Los Angeles in November and is offering a ...
- Eworldwire (press release)
ADHD Films, LLC Starts Production Of For The Love Of God: Parts 1 ... Sep 26, 2005
Jack Burns, Charlie Brill, Mitzi MCall, John Murray, Frank South and Pomai Brown are all confirmed cast members for the debut feature from ADHD Films, LLC. ...
- Eworldwire (press release)
Caffeine Allergy Masquerades as ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder ... Sep 26, 2005
Medicine, Positive Health, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, and Medical Veritas, allergic response to caffeine causes ADHD, anxiety, schizophrenia ...
- PR Web (press release)
Researchers Find Few Comparisons of Most ADHD Drugs Sep 27, 2005
There are few head-to-head clinical comparisons of many ADHD medications, despite the relatively large variety of drugs prescribed for ADHD and the prevalence ...
- eMaxHealth.com
Some doctors shy away from diagnosing ADHD Sep 26, 2005
ADHD is the most common psychiatric condition affecting children. by Dr. Mike Rosen. Charlie Torsiello knew he was struggling in school. ...
- WTNH
Psychiatrist Claims That Many Bipolar Adults Have ADHD Sep 27, 2005
Dr. William Niederhut, a Denver psychiatrist and Harvard Medical graduate, claims in a new book that many adults with bipolar disorders have ADHD and are ...
- Eworldwire (press release)
Stop Medicating Your ADHD Child Sep 28, 2005
CBN.com – (CBN News) Today, there are millions of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD -- kids who are hyperactive, or ...
- Christian Broadcasting Network
More adults take a drug for ADHD Sep 27, 2005
...''I think this shows a clear recognition and new thinking that treatment for ADHD does not go away for many children after adolescence," says Dr. Robert S ...
- Orlando Sentinel
Smart video games help kids with ADHD Sep 26, 2005
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Children with attention problems are now getting treatment by playing video games while wearing helmets ...
- United Press International
Doubts cast on safety of ADHD medications Sep 18, 2005
16 drugs -- including Ritalin and dexamphetamine, both widely used in Australia -- found "evidence on the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy for ADHD in children ...
- Australian
Toll-Free Hotline Will Offer ADHD Answers Sep 20, 2005
20 (HealthDay News) — Americans with questions about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can find answers by calling a free US national telephone ...
- ABC News
Research challenges ADHD treatment Sep 19, 2005
New research has found there is little evidence that the drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) actually work or are safe in the ...
- ABC Regional Online
Safety concerns over ADHD drugs Sep 19, 2005
A new report into the drugs used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, has found there's little evidence that the drugs are effective or ...
- ABC Online
Study questions effectiveness of ADHD drugs Sep 19, 2005
MARK COLVIN: A new study has found that there's little evidence that the drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, actually work ...
- ABC Online
Celebrity Carpenter Ty Pennington to Host 'ADHD Experts on Call' ... Sep 21, 2005
21 /PRNewswire/ -- To help patients, families and caregivers better understand attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Shire Pharmaceuticals Inc ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Study: Adult use of ADHD medicines doubles in four years Sep 18, 2005
Between 2000 and 2004, use of drugs that help keep ADHD patients focused doubled among adults aged 20 to 44, but rose only 56 percent among children, according ...
- Katu.com
Large rise in adults using ADHD drugs Sep 22, 2005
Dr. Susan Levin agrees there are “benefits� for some adults who take such medications, she also believes there is “over diagnosing of ADHD, and an under ...
- Boca Raton News
Children with ADHD May Just Need Sleep Sep 20, 2005
Newswise — Is it really ADHD or just a lack of quality sleep? That’s the question researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute ...
- Newswise (press release)
Ty Pennington to Host ADHD Program Sep 21, 2005
Celebrity carpenter Ty Pennington, who was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder as a child, will host ADHD Experts on Call on September 22 ...
- Daily News Central
ADHD drug use rising, especially in adults Sep 20, 2005
Use of prescription drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the adult popluation has increased by 200 percent over the past four years ...
- myDNA.com
ADHD drug use by adults outpaces kids Sep 18, 2005
Between 2000 and 2004, use of drugs that help keep ADHD patients focused doubled among adults aged 20 to 44 but rose only 56 percent among children, according ...
- Columbia Daily Tribune
Better Sleep May Substitute for Ritalin in ADHD Kids Sep 20, 2005
Children who have symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) actually may be sleep-deprived, according to researchers at the Technion-Israel ...
- Daily News Central
Toll-Free ADHD Hotline Open All Day Today Sep 22, 2005
The nation's foremost Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) experts will conduct the seventh annual "ADHD Experts on Call" day, from 8 am to midnight ...
- Newsinferno.com
Children with ADHD May Just Need Sleep Sep 20, 2005
...of Technology Sleep Laboratory say doctors should ask before prescribing Ritalin and other drugs used to treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). ...
- Jewish United Fund
ADHD Drugs Questioned Sep 20, 2005
The overactivity and restlessness association with ADHD can make it hard for children to function without medications, b ut side affects from the drugscan ...
- WLNS
Doubts cast on safety of ADHD medications (Australian) Sep 18, 2005
There is little evidence that drugs used to treat ADHD are effective or even safe, according to one of the most comprehensive reviews of the drugs has found ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)
Neurofeedback Therapy Shows Promising Results in the Treatment of ... Sep 18, 2005
Therapy Program as part of a cutting-edge, integrative medical approach for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other common ...
- 24-7PressRelease.com (press release)
ADHD diagnosis isn't fast, requires cooperation Sep 17, 2005
That's because parents, as the primary caregivers, are in a unique position to notice their child's behavior in multiple settings, a key to diagnosing ADHD. ...
- Arizona Republic
Gray area exists in diagnosis of ADHD Sep 17, 2005
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which shows about half the children diagnosed with ADHD aren't receiving medication, indicate there is plenty ...
- Arizona Republic
Focusing attention on ADHD Sep 21, 2005
18:00 GMT - In April, the World Federation for Mental Health launched an international campaign to improve the diagnosis and treatment of children with ADHD. ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
Surprising facts about ADHD Sep 20, 2005
The problem with ADHD is worse than imagined, especially in the minority community. And there are people right here in River City ...
- Kansas City Star
Clinical Comparisons Between ADHD Drugs Are Less Sep 17, 2005
Research has shown that there are few clinical comparisons available between the drugs for ADHD. As a result, parents seeking the ...
- MedIndia
A Lack of Sleep or ADHD? Sep 23, 2005
Could this type of behavior, the parents wonder, mean that their child has something as serious as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? ...
- ABC News
ADHD hot line will be available Thursday Sep 19, 2005
You might remember me as the mother of six children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Growing up in our household was never easy. ...
- Houston Chronicle
ADHD hotline available Thursday Sep 20, 2005
Dear Heloise: You might remember me as the mother of six children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Growing ...
- Canton Repository (subscription)
Study finds ADHD rates vary among states Sep 21, 2005
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 4.3 percent of children ages 4-17 currently are taking medication for ADHD. ...
- South Bend Tribune
ADHD drugs may cause weight loss, tics Sep 20, 2005
By Joe and Teresa Graedon. Q: My 10-year-old granddaughter has ADHD. She has been prescribed Concerta and Ritalin and takes both pills every morning. ...
- Jackson Clarion Ledger
Most kids don't outgrow ADHD, but adult treatment is lacking Sep 12, 2005
Doctors once thought that children who suffered from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) would outgrow the condition once they reached adulthood. ...
- DetNews.com
Adults with ADHD often have other mental disorders Sep 14, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adults with a history of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often suffer from multiple psychiatric problems during ...
- Reuters
CDC: More than 4.4 Million US Kids With ADHD Sep 1, 2005
By Miranda Hitti. —More than half of those kids (56 percent, or 2.5 million kids) were taking medication for ADHD when the survey was done. ...
- FOX News
More Than 2.5 Million US Kids Medicated for ADHD Sep 1, 2005
1 (HealthDay News) -- As many children in the United States are now being medicated for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as are being medicated ...
- Forbes
Number of adults on ADHD drugs doubles Sep 14, 2005
The gender gap — boys are more than twice as likely as girls to take ADHD medication — is closing among adults as more women 20 to 44 years old are ...
- USA Today
Study: Adult use of drugs for ADHD doubles Sep 15, 2005
From 2000 to 2004, use of drugs that help keep ADHD patients focused doubled among adults ages 20 to 44, while rising 56 percent among children, according to ...
- Indianapolis Star
ADHD kids 'have brain dysfunction' Sep 15, 2005
ADOLESCENTS with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have dysfunction in areas of the brain which help people ignore distractions and maintain focus ...
- Daily Telegraph
Eight percent of US kids have ADHD, survey finds Sep 1, 2005
Thursday. Boys are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls, especially boys from poorer families, the CDC said. ...
- Reuters AlertNet
New River May Have A "Blockbuster" For ADHD Sep 13, 2005
Its most advanced compound is NRP104, which some say may become the lead remedy for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ...
- BusinessWeek
Support group condemns quick-fix ADHD diagnoses Sep 1, 2005
A West Australian support group for Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) sufferers is calling on the Federal Government to fix the Medicare system ...
- ABC Online
Celebrity Carpenter Ty Pennington to Host ADHD Experts on Call ... Sep 12, 2005
12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- To help patients, families and caregivers better understand attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Shire Pharmaceuticals ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
New Research: ADHD Medication Use Growing Faster Among Adults than ... Sep 15, 2005
15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Countering the focus on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children in general, and boys in particular, a ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
New Research: ADHD Medication Use Growing Faster Among Adults than ... Sep 15, 2005
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ, September 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Countering the focus on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children in general ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
Dealing with a child's ADHD Sep 14, 2005
As a parent, I ache for my son, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. ... From a parent's perspective, ADHD it is a heartbreaking dilemma. ...
- Bryan College Station Eagle
Nation's experts answer ADHD questions Sep 15, 2005
To help patients, families and caregivers better understand attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Shire Pharmaceuticals Inc., will host the seventh ...
- myDNA.com
CDC: More than 4.4 Million US Youngsters Diagnosed With ADHD Sep 1, 2005
...* More than half of those kids (56%, or 2.5 million kids) were taking medication for ADHD when the survey was done. * ADHD was diagnosed ...
- Health Sentinel
Burden of ADHD Greater than Asthma, According to New Study Sep 6, 2005
New data from a Spanish study published in the September issue of Pediatrics suggest that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may place a greater ...
- PR Newswire UK (press release)
ADHD Advocate Plans to Donate $75,000 to Katrina Victims Sep 6, 2005
In order to simultaneously help families devastated by Hurricane Katrina and those hungry for a positive plan to help children with ADHD thrive, Celebrate!ADHD ...
- Emediawire (press release)
Facing the ADHD challenge head on Sep 14, 2005
MANY schoolchildren in Cyprus are suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD-ADHD), with nine per cent of ...
- Cyprus Mail
Study: Adults Outpace Kids In ADHD Treatment Growth Sep 15, 2005
But a new study found that ADHD treatments are actually growing at a much faster rate among adults than among kids. According to ...
- Hawaii Channel.com
ADHD Drug Use Growing Fastest Among Adults Sep 15, 2005
The use of prescription drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is rising faster among American adults than children, says a study by ...
- WFIE-TV
"Focus on Your Possibilities" ADHD Scholarship Winners Announced Sep 13, 2005
Possibilities" scholarship program, the first and only scholarship program specifically for adults living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ...
- Market Wire (press release)
Adults with ADHD often have other mental disorders Sep 15, 2005
Adults with a history of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often suffer from multiple psychiatric problems during their lives including depression ...
- Borsa-Italia.Net
ADHD drug prescribing soars Sep 2, 2005
As many children in the United States are now being given medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as are taking asthma drugs, according ...
- Irish Health
Judge rules ADHD is a disability Sep 10, 2005
...suit, Dearing said, is that a ruling in the boy's favor could set a costly precedent, perhaps opening the door to as many as 2,000 additional ADHD students in ...
- Bradenton Herald
"ADHD": Decoding Psychiatric Propaganda Sep 14, 2005
On September 11th, The Mirror ran an article entitled "The Scourge of ADHD", describing the "tell-tale signs" of what Psychiatry calls "Attention Deficit ...
- Pressbox.co.uk (press release)
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