ADHD Treatments For Adults
Many of the same therapies that are effective for children with ADHD are also effective for adults. These treatments include medicine, counseling (psychotherapy) and life skills training. They could also include the combination of these treatments.
Stimulant Medications
These drugs work by increasing the availability of certain brain chemicals that help control self-regulation and attention. These include the methylphenidate (marketed as Ritalin, Concerta) and stimulants belonging to the amphetamine group like lisdexamphetamine (marketed as Adderall, Vyvanse).
Stimulant Medicines
Stimulants are drugs that speed up the body's systems and can cause higher mental alertness and more physical activity. They include legal substances such as caffeine (added to tea and coffee) and nicotine, as well as prescription medicines that treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) as well as narcolepsy and hyperactivity. In large doses of stimulants, they can cause overstimulation which can result in anxiety, heart palpitations and high blood pressure. They may also cause anxiety and anxiety and. Long-term use of stimulants can cause the dopamine receptors in the brain to malfunction and decrease feelings of happiness. The stimulants are available in pills, liquids, or patches that can be applied to the skin. Cocaine, methamphetamines, and amphetamines are stimulants which can be obtained illegally and abused.
These medications are also called central nervous system stimulants. They function by increasing certain chemicals in the brain that improve concentration, decrease fatigue and improve alertness. More about the author with ADD and ADHD are treated first with these drugs. These medicines can be a formula that acts quickly used in the morning or a longer-acting medicine that remains active throughout the duration of the day such as lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) or methylphenidate (Concerta Ritalin, Concerta).
The health care team could also recommend psychosocial interventions like psychotherapy or education. It is essential to evaluate the effectiveness of medication over time. This is an extremely difficult task.
Non-stimulant Medicines that are not stimulants
About 15% to 30 percent of children do not respond to stimulant medications and this is probably true for adults too. The non-stimulant drugs are slower to begin working, and can sometimes take a few weeks before you notice the effects. They do not have the same side effects and are a better choice if you cannot tolerate stimulants or are afraid of addiction.