ADD medication's side effects are not all that bad especially in a society that is obese. One of the ADD medication side effects is loss of appetite, weight loss and insomnia. Adderall which is a popular ADD medication is being used more frequently for it's side effects.

ADD medication gaining popularity as weight-loss drug
Daily Sundial - Northridge,CA,USA
"Amphetamines classically reduce hunger," said professor Dee Shepherd-Look, who has been teaching psychology since 1970 and works at the parent-child

Many ADD medications are powerful stimulants that are highly regulated. Many states are pushing through laws to obtain informed consent of parents prior to prescription fulfillment. This is due to the side effects of these medications and because of the use of ADHD medication as a street drug.

Proposed New Jersey Law Requires Informed Consent for ...
Wired News - USA
Under a bill being considered by the New Jersey legislature, physicians who want to treat minors with psychotropic medications carrying FDA "black box" warnings must first obtain informed consent from their parents.

Many children are using ADD medication to help reduce symptoms of ADD/ADHD. Now more then ever adults are being diagnosed with this disorder. Many adults choose not to use the ADD medication because of the side effects and go with more effective long term strategies like biofeedback, therapy, lifestyle changes and dietary changes.

Clear your head
Sunday Herald - Glasgow,Scotland,UK
here is no definitive diagnostic test. Accurate diagnosis is best made after a referral from your GP to a specialist, so it helps to have written a symptom diary. Medication such as Ritalin may be prescribed, although there has been controversy recently owing to its sometimes severe side effects, including loss of appetite and sleep problems.



ADHD Medication May Help Young Adults Facing Real World ...
eMaxHealth.com - Hickory,NC,USA
Driving distractions could lead to a car crash, especially for young drivers with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Meditation Sharpens the Mind
LiveScience.com - New York,NY,USA
"There is an absolute explosion of prescriptions for kids who are diagnosed with ADHD. I'm not against the judicious use of medication, but there probably

Even professional athletes have ADD and take medication for the disorder. In many sporting leagues the medication needs permission because it contains substances that full under the anti-doping rules. ADD medication is considered a medical exception in the league and players are taking it.

Bonds Wanted Permission To Take Banned Drugs For Medical Reasons
RealGMBaseball.com - IL,USA
"There are some guys who (have exemptions) that probably don't need it," Chicago Cubs reliever Scott Eyre, who takes medication for attention-deficit disorder, said during spring training. "It bothers me a little bit."

There are many children around the world who could have benefited from ADD medication. Through hard work and one on one therapy and training these children are able to overcome and are better off because they did not take the ADD medication.

Ways to deal with difficult kids
The South African Star (subscription) - Johannesburg,South Africa
"Kabelo is not on any medication, but he followed a one-on-one teaching therapy a year ago, aimed at giving the child confidence in himself and raising his levels of concentration."