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Neurofeedback is a practice devised to optimize the electrical activity within a person’s brain a.k.a. adjust their brain waves. It is based on the premise that abnormal electrical activity …
Read articleGuanfacine is a drug that was developed primarily for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It has been proven as an effective medication to reduce both systolic and diastolic…
Read articleClonidine is a drug that is commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure. Clonidine is also commonly used as a treatment for anxiety and as an intervention to minimize drug withdrawal sy…
Read articleADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is characterized by symptoms of inattentiveness and hyperactivity. Most professionals would agree that there are at least three subtypes of AD…
Read articleMost evidence these days point to the fact that ADHD is overdiagnosed – especially among children and teenage boys. What many people fail to realize is that many children experience attentio…
Read articleDetermining whether someone has ADHD takes a thorough psychiatric evaluation. There is no specific test that is perfect for diagnosing this condition. Many problems such as learning disabili…
Read articleThe usage of Wellbutrin (Bupropion) for treating ADHD and comorbid depression has become a newer practice. It is not very common to use this medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivi…
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