Grace Bridges, Monica Griffin, Stephanie Gnewuch, Katie Reegen Health B4- Mr. K

ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD = Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder Inattentive types (ADD): Doesn’t pay attention to details, making careless errors Difficulty sustaining attention Does not appear to listen Struggles with following directions Cannot organize Ignores activities that he/she dislikes that is hard of their brain to complete Forgetful or loses track of items Hyperactive-impulsive type (ADHD): Moves a lot when sitting still Constantly feels the need to be active Cannot stay quiet while sitting or doing an activity Continually speaks Interrupts before a conversation/question is completed Hard time waiting First Question We Must Know is… What causes ADD or ADHD? Mostly genetic/inherited Low weight at birth Parent smoking while pregnant Other pregnancy problems

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Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin, Focalin, etc. Medication believed to be most effective for ADD/ ADHD Effective for about 70% of teens Believed to work by increasing dopamine levels in brain Used to boost concentration and reduce hyperactive tendencies & impulsiveness, and increase abilities to focus, work, learn Come in both short- and long-acting dosages, long-acting usually preferred Most stimulants start working about 30 min after taking, last 8-12 hours

Tricyclic antidepressants (Tofranil, Norpramine, Pamelor) block the reuptake of the neurotransmitor norepinephrine Dopaminergic antidepressants (Welbutrin) may treat both depression and ADHD ( Catapres, Tenex) Used to combat hyperactivity and aggressiveness used in addition to stimulants and anti- depressants

Stimulants: Feeling restless and jittery Difficulty sleeping, Loss of appetite Headaches, Upset stomach Irritability, mood swings Depression Effect on developing brain Heart related problems Possible stunted growth Non-Stimulants sedation weight gain dry mouth constipation headache increased heart rate Depression confusion All Medications: can be easily abused or sold, both by patient and friends

Drugs: only short-term Chiropractic Treatment Corrects sensory integration Nutritional Treatment ADD & ADHD linked to food allergies Counseling Talk about their stress & feelings Behavioral Therapy Improve thoughts & behavioral patterns Social Skills Training Learning new behaviors for social situations Simple Things

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