If you didn’t know better, you might think CBD (short, for cannabidiol) is a cure-all. CBD, specifically CBD oil, has been touted as a remedy for ailments ranging from anxiety to insomnia. CBD can help prevent seizures and has shown promise in easing pain. But what about CBD for behavioral conditions, like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? There are certainly plenty of […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.By Amanda Russo In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the new viral strain in the coronavirus family that affects the lungs and respiratory system, I’m practicing social distancing (I hope you are too) in hopes to “flatten the curve.” But this does not mean I don’t think you shouldn’t try to go about your daily life in as much normalcy as possible. Part […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.By Amanda Russo, LPC In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the new viral strain in the coronavirus family that affects the lungs and respiratory system, I’m practicing social distancing (I hope you are too) in hopes to “flatten the curve.” But this does not mean I don’t think you shouldn’t try to go about your daily life in as much normalcy as possible. […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.By Neil Petersen For many, the first ADHD treatment that comes to mind is medication. After all, ADHD is a condition rooted in the way the brain works, and ADHD meds seem to be the most effective technique we have for altering people’s brain chemistry in a way that reduces ADHD symptoms. But ADHD meds […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.by Eileen Bailey Health Guide July 01, 2015 If you have just been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, you might be wondering what to do next. The following are ten things to do after a diagnosis of adult ADHD. Consider medication Many people worry about whether to start medication for ADHD. They are concerned that […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.By R. Morgan Griffin WebMD Feature For adults withADHD, the standard treatment is medication. But experts say that ADHD therapy — and other psychosocial treatments — can play a key role alongside drugs. “I think for many adults with ADHD, therapy is essential,” says David W. Goodman MD, assistant professor of psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. While […]
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