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Courtney Smith
Mrs. Hensel
English IV
6 November 2015
Research Paper
Less than one in three kids that have ADHD either get medication treatment or behavioral
treatment. Kindergartners are a good example in this kind of situation. Only half of
Kindergartners (ages four to five) need behavioral treatment. About half of preschoolers get
medication for ADHD, but one in four only get medication. Clinics all over the U.S. can help
parents understand what their child is going through so the parents can help their kid.
First, Medication treatment is very important when your child has ADHD because it helps
calm them down. In 2011, geographic variability in the percent of children taking medication for
ADHD ranged from a low of 2% in Nevada to a high of 10.4% in Louisiana.( ADHD). More
U.S. children were receiving ADHD treatment in 2011 compared to 2007; however, as many as
17.5% of children with current ADHD were not receiving either medication for ADHD or mental
health counseling in 2011. Getting the right medication could help your child a lot in their
situation. The problem is parents are being told their child has a mental disorder and needs
medication but are not being given all the facts about these psychiatric labels (mental
disorders) or the drugs being prescribed to treat their children. (Attention-Deficit/
Hyperactivity Disorder). There are numerous alternatives to psychiatric diagnoses and treatment,
including standard medical care that does not require a stigmatizing and subjective psychiatric
label or mind-altering drug.

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Next, if a doctor messes up the medication then the parents can run into a problem with
their kid and the side effects can be really severe. Too many kids with ADHD may be getting
strong antipsychotic medications meant to treat diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder, a new study finds ("Drugs Used to Treat ADHD/ADHD). Not only do these kids risk
serious side-effects from the drugs, but they may be missing out on the right effective treatments
needed for their condition. Parents should pay close attention to their kids after the doctor
prescribes a new medication. After a doctor prescribes a new medication then the guardian
should pay close attention and make sure the medicine is helping their child instead of making
them sick to their stomach. A higher percentage of parents of children with ADHD reported nonfatal injuries (healthline). Its always important to understand a kid with ADHD and their
medications.
There are clinics all over the U.S. that can help parents understand what their kid is going
through so parents have a clue of how to deal with it, when their kid is struggling. Treatment for
ADHD for adults is similar to treatment for childhood ADHD, and includes stimulant drugs or
other medications, psychological counseling and treatment for any mental health conditions that
occur along with adult ADHD (mayo clinic staff). Some clinics can detect ADHD faster than
others and thats because they are the number one clinic preferred for that kind of diagnosis. We
have a deep commitment to delivering high-value health care that best meets patients needs. We
owe our success to truly dedicated staff that provide a seamless patient experience and the care
that each individual needs, says John Nose worthy M.D., mayo clinic president and CEO (Mayo
clinic earns NO, 1). Parents usually go to the clinic that has the best ratings so they know their
child is safe and will get the proper treatment.

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Finally, ADHD shouldnt be taken as a joke especially when its your childs life on the
lime. Parents should always make sure their kids dont change after a new medication is
prescribed and they should always go to a doctor that knows what he/she is doing. What we see
is patterns for use, particularly in boys, that suggests that antipsychotics are largely not being
used for the disorders the food and drug Administration has approved them for, Schoenbaum
told NBC News. Rather, among boys, particularly teenage boys, uses are much more consistent
with prescribing to manage behavioral problems. (Food and Drug). If you think your child has
ADHD then look up the best clinic there is near you and take your child there so you can get the
right diagnostic and not have to worry about your child getting really weak and sick from the
wrong medication.

Annotated Bibliography
"Drugs Used to Treat ADHD/ADD: Stimulants, No stimulants, and More
Types." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
Medication is important for this type of diagnostic. If some kids go without any
medication then their parents will be getting calls from the school every day and wouldnt know
what to do. Some medications help kids focus and for others it calms them down long enough for
their teachers to get their attention. It helps improve their concentration and impulse control.
Never doubt getting your child the right medication. Stimulant drugs are the most common
prescribed medicine given to kids for ADHD. Attending to counseling will also improve the
childs behavior. ADHD can be a serious problem because it can lead up to suicidal issues, and
that is why its important for doctors to put the children on the right medication.

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Adult ADHD (attention- deficit/ hyperactivity disorder). mayo clinic. N.P., n.d.
web. 22 Oct. 2015
Theres a clinic that can tell if your child has ADHD. The treatments for adults
and children are the same. ADHD is a mental health situation. Some doctors prefer therapy for
some people with ADHD. They think some people with ADHD. They think some adults/
children can outgrow this diagnostic. But what they dont realize is that some kids get it bad
throughout their life that they need double medication. Most kids may act like other kids and
people think that nothing is wrong with them but what parents dont know is that ADHD cant be
detected easily. You have to go see an expert so they can run tests to make sure nothing is wrong.
ADHD in children. ADHD in children. N.p. n.d. web. 22 Oct.2015
Doctors can diagnose ADHD with help from standard guidelines. Kids go to
clinics with different conditions and the doctors try to help the best they can. There is so many
different treatments. They also help the parents when their kids start driving. It helps parents
understand how to help their kid control it while behind the wheel. Teachers also want to
understand a bit more to help the students with ADHD in school.