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https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/3386417/home/a-look-at-the-myths-and-facts-behind-adhd-treatment-in-adults ADHD Adult Treatment The medications for ADHD enhance brain activity in the areas that control attention, behavior and cognition. Adults are prescribed stimulants from the amphetamines family that include lisdexamphetamine (marketed under the names Adderall and Concerta), and methylphenidate, which is sold under the brand name Ritalin. Counseling for adults with ADHD typically involves cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). CBT helps clients recognize and modify the patterns of thinking that are not helpful. Medications The most frequently prescribed treatment for ADHD is stimulants. They help people stay focused, reduce impulsive behaviors and control their bloodpressure. These medications are available in short-acting and long-acting forms. People who take them can decide to take them once or several times throughout the day, as needed. Some side effects include a decreased appetite, insomnia and the rebound effect, which is an occasional period of fatigue or bad mood when the medicine wears off. The majority of these effects are mild, and they usually go away by themselves after several days or weeks. But stimulant medications aren’t for everyone. They can trigger psychiatric disorders in certain people, including paranoia or hostility. They can also increase the heart rate and blood pressure. People with bipolar disorder, severe depression, or Tourette's disorder should not use stimulants. People with a history of addiction to drugs are also at risk of misuse of the medication for a variety of reasons, including crushing pills and snorting them to get high. There are a variety of different kinds of nonstimulant ADHD medications, including Strattera(atomoxetine), Qelbree(viloxazine), and Intuniv(guanfacine). These medicines don't affect dopamine as stimulants do. They function by increasing levels of a chemical in the brain called norepinephrine, which

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