ADHD Treatments And Effects

Medication For ADHD Continued

If an individual has a heart condition, it may not be wise to take stimulants. While the studies are not conclusive, there have been heart-related deaths in children and teenagers who have taken these stimulants. There is also a hypothesis that the side effects of antidepressants may be connected to depression and suicidal thoughts. Children and teenagers should not be allowed to take their own medication, and it should be kept in a locked container to prevent an overdose. School staff should also not be allowed to administer medication.

Thankfully, ADHD is a highly manageable condition, and with these treatments, any individual with ADHD can go on to live fully productive lives.