ADHD Treatments For Adults
Many of the same treatments that work for children suffering from ADHD also treat adults. These treatments include counseling, medication (psychotherapy) and life skills training. These treatments could comprise a mix of.
Stimulant Medications
These medications work by increasing the supply of certain brain chemicals that aid in controlling self-regulation and attention. They include the chemical methylphenidate (marketed as Ritalin, Concerta) and stimulants from the amphetamine group like the amphetamine lisdexamphetamine (marketed as Adderall, Vyvanse).
Stimulant Medicines
Stimulants speed up the body and can lead to an increase in mental alertness and physical activity. They include legal substances such as caffeine (added in tea and coffee), nicotine, and prescription drugs that treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and narcolepsy and hyperactivity. In large doses of stimulants, they can trigger overstimulation which can cause anxiety, heart palpitations, and high blood pressure. They may also cause aggression and paranoia. In some people long-term usage of stimulants can harm the the brain's dopamine system, which can decrease pleasure-seeking feelings. Stimulants are available in pills, liquids, or patches. In the absence of legality, abused stimulants include cocaine, methamphetamines and amphetamines.
These medications are also called central nervous system stimulants. They work by increasing certain chemicals in the mind that improve concentration, decrease fatigue, and boost alertness. Adults with ADD and ADHD are treated first by these drugs. They can be a formula that acts quickly taken in the morning or a longer-acting medicine that stays active in the body for most of the day, such as the lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) or methylphenidate (Concerta Ritalin).
The health care team could also recommend psychosocial interventions like psychotherapy or education. It is crucial to track the effectiveness of medications over time. This is challenging.
Non-stimulant Medicines that are not stimulants
Around 15%-30% of children don't respond to stimulant medications, and it's likely that this is the case for adults as well. Non-stimulant drugs take longer to take effect and it could take as long as several weeks to feel any effects. add and treatment don't have the same adverse effects, and are a better option when you are not able to take stimulants or are afraid of addiction.