by Solace Counseling | Apr 16, 2019 | ADHD, Mental Health, Therapy
1. Possible Side Effects – If there are any side effects of the drug, it can lead to more drugs to compensate for the side effects. This can be a dangerous pattern and should be researched with a doctor before pursuing. 2. Counseling – Consider counseling before...
by Solace Counseling | Mar 19, 2019 | Addiction, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Therapy
1. Reliance – Behavioral drugs are generally used for younger patients and do not usually carry with them a dependence. However, if the drug is used in more mature years, it has been known to bring about mental reliance. This is important to consult with your doctor...
by Solace Counseling | Sep 17, 2018 | ADHD
Technically the answer to this question is no. ADHD is usually present when an individual is seven years of age or younger. However, due to strict and organized parenting that brought about effective coping mechanisms, ADHD may not have become apparent until later in...
by Solace Counseling | Aug 23, 2018 | ADHD, Mental Health
There are many people in the U.S. who misuse and abuse behavioral drugs. Sometimes the drugs are abused in order to improve focus, other times they are misused as a self-medication to resolve a self-diagnosis. If either is the case, here are some dangers to consider...
by Solace Counseling | May 10, 2018 | ADHD, Mental Health
ADHD is most effectively treated through a combination of medication and counseling. Here are some common ADHD stimulants that are used. 1. Ritalin – Ritalin contains methylphenidate, which increases the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain to reduce the...
by Solace Counseling | Mar 26, 2018 | ADHD, Bipolar Disorder
ADHD and Bipolar Disorder are commonly misdiagnosed as one another but are significantly different from each other. While ADHD is generally an inattentive disorder, bipolar disorder is an emotional disorder. Both, however, are behavioral disorders with some similar...
