ADHD Natural Treatment - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Alternative Medicine Solutions

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View the video below as I interview Dr. Charles Gant about the failure of ADHD drugs.

Below is information about two of the most popular prescription drugs used for AD/HD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) as well as information from the FDA about additional drugs.

Cocaine-Like Drug

Ritaline (methylphenidate) is the most popular drug used to treat “AD/HD.” It is marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ 07936. Ritalin has virtually an identical affect on the brain as cocaine.

Ritalin probably has less of a potential for brain injury and destruction than do amphetamines, but the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) and pharmaceutical texts enumerate remarkably similar side effects, precautions and warnings:

“Psychic dependence … psychotic episodes … increase in hepato-blastomas (cancer in mice) … nervousness … insomnia … lower the convulsive threshold (seizures) … suppression of growth … hypertension … visual disturbances … skin rashes … nausea … Tourette’s Syndrome … headache … blood pressure changes … cardiac arrythmias … angina … abdominal pain … weight loss … hepatic coma … depressed mood … cerebral arthritis … chromosome aberrations …”

Amphetamine-Like Drug

Adderall is the proprietary name for one of the most commonly prescribed amphetamine-like drugs for “AD/HD.” It is marketed by Shire Richwood Inc., Florence, KY 41042.

This drug is addictive and considered a Schedule II controlled substance.

Permanent destruction of brain tissue is associated with this class of drugs. Amphetamine-like substances are amongst the most addictive and brain-injurious substances known. Exactly why these toxic psychotropic substances cause permanent brain injury is still unknown. Perhaps a direct effect of the drug itself on one of the dopamine receptors may be responsible. Perhaps cells with dopamine receptors become over stimulated and simply die of exhaustion. Or possibly a metabolic byproduct (metabolite) of the amphetamine causes injury. Whatever the reason may be, there is little doubt that there is a risk of some cell death especially in the more vulnerable developing brain.

If the reader were to read about amphetamines in a pharmacology text or the PDR, here are some of the phrases one would encounter:

“High potential for abuse … palpitations … elevation of blood pressure … psychotic episodes… dysphoria (depression) … motor tics … Tourette’s syndrom … gastrointestinal disturbances … anorexia (loss of appetite) … weight loss … extreme psychological dependence … severe social disability … insomnia … irritability … hallucinations … arrythmias … circulatory collapse … nausea … vomiting …”

Even if there were no options other than drug treatment for “AD/HD”, one would be hard-pressed to make a legitimate case for the use of amphetamine-like substances. Of course there are many options to drug treatment for “AD/HD,” but if drugs are used, the choices should never include amphetamines.

Important Drug Facts

FDA News
Feb 21, 2007

FDA Directs ADHD Drug Manufacturers to Notify Patients about
Cardiovascular Adverse Events and Psychiatric Adverse Events

“An FDA review of reports of serious cardiovascular adverse events in patients taking usual doses of ADHD products revealed reports of sudden death in patients with underlying serious heart problems or defects, and reports of stroke and heart attack in adults with certain risk factors.”

“Another FDA review of ADHD medicines revealed an increased risk for drug-related psychiatric adverse events, such as hearing voices, becoming suspicious for no reason, or becoming manic, even in patients who did not have previous psychiatric problems. ”

The medicines that are the focus of the revised labeling and new Patient Medication Guides include the following 15 products:

Adderall (mixed salts of a single entity amphetamine product) Tablets
Adderall XR (mixed salts of a single entity amphetamine product) Extended-Release Capsules
Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets
Daytrana (methylphenidate) Transdermal System
Desoxyn (methamphetamine HCl) Tablets
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate) Spansule Capsules and Tablets
Focalin (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride) Tablets
Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride) Extended-Release Capsules
Metadate CD (methylphenidate hydrochloride) Extended-Release Capsules
Methylin (methylphenidate hydrochloride) Oral Solution
Methylin (methylphenidate hydrochloride) Chewable Tablets
Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride) Tablets
Ritalin SR (methylphenidate hydrochloride) Sustained-Release Tablets
Ritalin LA (methylphenidate hydrochloride) Extended-Release Capsules
Strattera (atomoxetine HCl) Capsules

Based on the above information, why would anyone want to use these prescriptions drugs!?

Before you take any drugs, you should conduct extensive lab tests to uncover the real cause of your symptoms. Go to this web site to learn more about functional lab testing for AD/HD >> www.healthsolutioncenter.com/ADHD-Lab-Test.html