ADHD Drug Holiday — Or Horror?
An ADHD Drug holiday, they call it. As if stopping to take ADHD medications guarantees a fun, freedom-filled break from tedious routine. My friend John decided to not take his stimulant medication on a recent …
Medications
Perhaps no area of ADHD creates as much confusion as medication.
The posts in this “Medications” category approach this topic from various angles.
Self-education is critical here. But it’s far too easy to be intimidated—or, worse, to suffer from low expectations.
No, not everyone with ADHD “needs” medication. But for many, medication will be the single-most effective tool in their toolbox.
Can we trust the average prescriber to get it right? Probably not.
As an ADHD advocate and educator for 20 years, I’ve heard thousands of medication-gone-right/wrong stories.
Almost all consumer books on ADHD reduce advice on medication to “Talk with your doctor.” No, I’m sorry, but that is not enough. Not for most people.
Self-Education and Self-Advocacy
Self-education and self-advocacy is the only way to improve your odds of getting the best results from medication.
My first book, Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?, remains the only consumer book to detail a methodical approach to optimizing ADHD medication.
With ADHD Success Training, I’ll offer step-by-step guidance for working with your prescribing professional to achieve the best outcome.)
Attention: Therapists Treating ADHD
If you are a therapist, please know that you can help individuals and couples with ADHD medication treatment—while still respecting your licensing guidelines.
Please refer to Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy: Clinical Interventions, by Gina Pera and Arthur L. Robin, PhD (2016, Taylor & Francis).
Authorized Generic Concerta Update
Having trouble receiving the authorized generic Concerta—again? Well, you’re in the right place. As the first reporter to cover this issue from the beginning, I will be clear: It’s a rapidly changing story. What was …
“Bottle of Lies” Exposes Generic Drugs
The generic drugs industry makes headlines this month. That’s thanks to the investigations of journalist Katherine Eban. She is the author of Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom. Generic drugs are …
Our Lost Weekend Without ADHD Meds
Yes, for many ADHD couples, a weekend without ADHD meds can be a very big deal. This first-person story speaks to two common reader questions: “It ADHD a real thing?” “Do the medications for …
Consumer Alert: Three New Concerta Generics as Janssen/Actavis Deal Ends
Update 6/10/19: This post still explains details around what constitutes a generic. But with the introduction of at least four 12 who-the-heck-knows more Concerta generics, I have written a new post: Authorized Generic Concerta Update: …
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Myth #11: Stimulant Medications are Dangerous!
By Taylor J., guest writer It’s a pernicious myth, this idea that stimulant medications are dangerous. In fact, it has been repeated so often, it’s largely accepted as fact. Yet, just as with Uncle …
Can Acidic Foods Affect Stimulant Medications for ADHD?
Can foods—particularly those containing citric acid—affect how well you absorb stimulants, such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Vyvanse? The question came up again at my face-to-face Silicon Valley Adult ADHD discussion group. So, let’s delve now …
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On Trying to Swim Blind: ADHD and Medication
What difference does it make later in life, to be diagnosed with ADHD and take medication? Why take medication for ADHD, anyway? What’s the point? Meg and I met just a few years ago. …
How Can Medication Help ADHD Relationships?
How can medication help ADHD relationships? It can help in reducing all the ADHD symptoms that challenge that individual in every aspect of life, including domestic life and in relationships. For many, it’s a true …
Home Delivery of Prescribed Stimulant Medications
Home delivery for prescription stimulant medications? Yes, stimulants. If you haven’t tried it, maybe it’s time to investigate. “But Gina, you can’t get stimulant medication delivered to your home. That’s a controlled substance! There are …
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