Adhd Medications – Alarms and Warnings Not to Be Ignored

Adhd Medications – Alarms and Warnings not to be Ignored

As obesity, diabetes and ADHD cases in children increase by leaps and bounds, there has been a corresponding spike in the number of prescriptions for drugs to treat these conditions. ADHD medications have jumped by 40%. ADHD medication has been the subject of much controversy, not least because there have been concerns about their safety and their long term effects on the child and later as an adult. Natural remedies for ADHD have received little attention although they stand out as being free of side effects and are certainly NOT addictive.

Most ADHD medications are made up of amphetamines, dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate which in themselves are addictive – they are, after all, classified as Schedule II controlled substances by the Drug Enforcement Agency. Why are they being monitored ? Simply because the potential for abuse is regarded as high.

There is another link too between ADHD and drug abuse. Most researchers feel that impulsivity can lead to alcoholism and substance abuse. That could be because impulsivity itself can push the person over the edge. It could also be the result of all the difficulties associated with impulsivity – problems with relationships and low academic achievement- which can push the person in the wrong direction. Inattention, another classic ADHD symptom, can also be the cause of drifting into that dark world as well. With natural ADHD remedies, these problems just do not exist as there is no possible risk of addiction.

ADHD medications also have raised their heads on several University campuses (Duke, James Madeson, Syracuse and New York State University, just to name a few). Not only are ADHD medications being used illegally to aid studying for exams, but they are also being sold on campus by students who are selling their old Strattera, Concerta and Adderall for a nice profit. Students caught doing that sort of pushing will risk a long prison term and a very hefty fine.

Concerns about free samples being given by medics to children starting out on ADHD medication has also fuelled fears about their safety. It has been estimated that about 10% of children prescribed are receiving free samples when the medications have not been updated with the black box warnings issued regularly by the FDA.

As we have seen, there are considerable risks with ADHD medication which are just not given enough prominence for obvious commercial reasons. The ADHD natural remedies carry none of these risks and there are no side effects. Why put your child at risk and why compromise his/her future when the symptoms of ADHD can be controlled by a much safer type of medication. The link blow will answer all the questions you may have.