Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Did Generic Adderall Shortage Cause Amphetamine …
We have been reporting problems with generic Adderall (mixed amphetamines) for years. That's because readers have told us that some generic products are not working the way the brand name does to ease…
Show 1335: Visual Thinking and the Value of Neur…
This week, we talk with renowned author Temple Grandin. She reveals why she thinks visual thinking is underappreciated. Most importantly, she describes how we could change our educational system to be…
Can Lithium in Water Supply Prevent Dementia?
The chances are good that you are exposed to some lithium almost every day of your life. That's because this natural element is plentiful in nature. It is found in rocks and soil all over the earth. T…
Does Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Lead to Cran…
Acetaminophen, the ingredient in Tylenol, is considered one of the safest drugs in the pharmacy. As a result, neither doctors nor patients worry about people taking acetaminophen during pregnancy. Tha…
Do You Know Someone Taking Stimulants for ADHD?
Many of my fellow pharmacists have watched the Netflix documentary about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder drugs (stimulants) called Take Your Pills. I decided to see what the hype was about an…
Do ADHD Drugs Help People with Alzheimer Disease…
Most of the medications currently used to treat Alzheimer disease work by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain. This neurotransmitter is important, but it certainly is not the only chemical br…
Show 1237: Improving Your Mood With Food
Working from home during the pandemic has wrought havoc with a lot of healthy eating habits. It’s harder to shop safely, and minimizing time in the grocery store may mean people have stocked up on s…
EMF or Magnetic Field Radiation and ADHD in Kids
There has been a raging controversy about electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation for decades. Are there worrisome health effects from this kind of exposure? Many experts say do not worry. Others are no…
Don’t Count on Stimulants for Better Memor…
Have you ever wished you could take medicine like stimulants for better memory and sharper concentration? Sometimes people who feel they need their best mental performance in college or at work will t…
Do Teens on Screens Have a Higher Risk of ADHD?
Are techy teenagers putting themselves at risk of ADHD? The answer, according to a new study published in JAMA, is maybe (JAMA, July 17, 2018). Social Media and the Risk of ADHD: There is a small but …
Show 1118: What You Should Know About Lithium
Lithium rich water from hot springs such as those at Lithia Springs, GA, have long been sought after for their healing properties. This element was used for decades to treat some forms of mental illne…
Show 1107: How to Manage ADHD Naturally
When a child is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), many parents are faced with a difficult dilemma. They want their child to be able to focus in school and at home, but th…
How Risky Is Ritalin for Kids’ Hearts?
Parents often worry about the possible side effects of drugs prescribed for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Often they are reassured that there are no serious problems, but a new stud…
How Well Does Ritalin Work for ADHD?
For decades a mainstay in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has been the stimulant drug Ritalin. It is also sold under the generic name methylphenidate and brand name…
ADHD Stimulant Treatments Keep Kids Awake
Stimulant medications like methylphenidate (Concerta, Metadate, Methylin, Ritalin, etc.) appear to interfere with children's ability to get a good night's sleep. The investigators noted that stimulant…
ADHD Drug Daytrana Can Cause Permanent Disfiguri…
A "Drug Safety Communication" from the FDA (June 24, 2015) is alerting physicians, pharmacists and patients that the Daytrana skin patch containing the drug methylphenidate can cause permanent skin c…
Be Wary of BPA Substitutes
Consumer demand has led many plastics makers to remove bisphenol A (BPA) from baby bottles and other containers. BPA is an endocrine disruptor that mimics the action of estrogen. Scientists have worri…
Modern Mind Medicines Lose Luster
Hundreds of years ago, people with mental illness might be burned at the stake or locked away in a dungeon. In the early 20th century, some patients with schizophrenia were lobotomized with an ice pic…