parents' decisions to medicate. Generally, teachers refrain from persuading parents to use medication and some even talk them out of it. There is, however, a gradual escalation in educators' attitudes towards persuading parents to medicate when educators consider the difficulties flowing from ADHD. ...
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It is theorized that impulsivity and poor judgment commonly associated with ADHD contribute to the increased risk for substance abuse. [4] Others suggest that individuals with ADHD may try to use substances to self-medicate. Substances can sometimes be used by those with ADHD to help cope with ...
As a result of all this, we overdiagnose and overmedicate our children to enhance their performance.In fact, 11 percent of American children have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and about 6.1 percent have been prescribed medication for it.Part of this overdiagnosis can...
7. Cope and medicate in ways that work for you. Living as an adult with ADHD can be equally as challenging as your childhood days. We all have our own ways to cope and if that means medication for you, do not be ashamed. At the end of the day, the most important role of a teac...
It appears to me that the author’s goal in this chapter is to give parents researched-based information on medication, not to persuade parents that they should medicate their children. The only way to make an informed decision is to gather information. I like how the author brings in ...
Like adults, teens who suffer from mental health problems are more likely turn to alcohol or other drugs to self-medicate to alleviate the symptoms of their mental health condition. Rises in ADHD Diagnoses More children are diagnosed with ADHD today than ever before. The number of youth diagno...
After 4 months we chose to medicate. It was a good decision for our family – everyone should chose what works for them. His teacher told me “I am not pro medication or against it, but if you ever had a poster child for ‘it works’ its him” Still, it should’t have taken so...
Using technology to escape from, relieve, or self-medicate negative moods, such as grief, anxiety, or hopelessness Ignoring personal hygiene, nutrition, and other self-care behaviors as a result of tech use Losing a job or doing poorly in school due to device dependence. For teens who exhibit...
the aspects of depressionthat affect mood. While many people think cannabis causes a depressed mood, there are certain types of medicinal marijuana that can make you feel happier and clear your mind. The evidence we have shows that many people with depression use marijuana to self-medicat...