New Parents' Guide to ADHD Presents Treatment Options Without Drug Company Bias
According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Psychiatric Association, 3% - 7% of school-age children suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) -- a disease that often leads to failure in school, difficulty in relationships and employment, and even to alcohol and drug abuse. Still, finding unbiased, dependable literature regarding ADHD treatment options and medications can be difficult.
The new ADHD Parents Medication Guide is a free, comprehensive reference and treatment guide published by a network of medical professionals and parent advocacy groups with no pharmaceutical funding or editorial support. The guide can be downloaded at: www.ParentsMedGuide.org, and is sponsored in part by each of the following organizations:
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
- American Psychiatric Association (APA)
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
- Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF)
- Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (FFCMH)
- Mental Health America (MHA)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH)
While effective treatment of ADHD is available, research suggests that many adolescents and adults are not receiving treatment appropriate to their specific condition. If you believe that you or someone you know is suffering from ADHD or any other mental illness, educate yourself, but please also seek appropriate medical assistance immediately.
Previously on the DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice Law Blog, we have posted articles related to:
- FDA withdraws approval of ADHD drug Pemoline
- Evidence that the CDC concealed evidence linking vaccines to autism
- Results of the first integrated study of maternal depression
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