Category Archives: Medication

A Shortage of Adderall

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jeff Hamilton

On the heels of my recent guest blogger Marina Salsburyand her article Adderall Usage In College, a very interesting and not surprising article came out yesterday online on Reuters By Toni Clarke on the shortage of ADHD drug Adderall. A … Continue reading →

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Adderall Usage In College

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

By Guest Blogger Marina Salsbury – Often hailed as a “wonder drug” by both parents of kids and children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and college students pulling all-nighters, Adderall is a brand-name amphetamine that is often used “off … Continue reading →

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Stigma Around ADD Meds

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

What’s up with the negative stigma of using ADD meds? If you were a diabetic, or had high blood pressure and used medication……there is no stigma. Yes, if people use ADD/ADHD medications they have a stigma attached to it.  Would … Continue reading →

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Dexamphetamine for ADD Under Fire In Australia

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

The State Government will review the use of a medication with the same affects as the street drug speed following an impassioned plea from the father of young twins killed in a car accident. Health minister Geoff Wilson has asked … Continue reading →

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Regulating ADD Emotions

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

That extra fraction of a second is really challenging for many ADD’ers. How people react and communicate, that extra moment to not blurt something out is one of the biggest things most ADD’ers will try to manage. Some will do … Continue reading →

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Access2wellness

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

I came across a very interesting web site by Johnson & Johnson, designed to assist people with medications (like ADD/ADHD) who need help financially. J&J feels people should have access to the prescription medications they need. Access2wellness is designed to … Continue reading →

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15 Ritalin Facts Every Parent Needs to Know

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

Interesting article that was brought to my attention on www.rncentral.com. “Ritalin has been the prescription drug of choice for ADD and ADHD patients for decades now, and has been considered overall safe for use among those prescribed. However, not all … Continue reading →

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