Join the discussion. Have you or your child been prescribed medication as part of ADHD treatment?  Sometimes people have trouble staying on the medication (“medication adherence”) for any number of reasons. You may have difficulty getting the prescription filled. Perhaps you’re concerned about possible side effects. Or maybe you’re concerned because of negative comments you’ve…

Join the discussion. Alarming news reports on national television have shown several cases of children affected by ADHD and other disabilities being physically restrained by educators or school resource officers. In one particular event, an 8-year-old boy affected by ADHD was restrained by a school resource officer by using handcuffs to hold his arms behind…

Join the discussion. Daily Coffee Drinker Answer:  Using caffeine, either in a drink or in an over-the-counter preparation, is not recommended by medical experts as a treatment for ADHD. Although some studies have shown that caffeine may improve concentration in adults with ADHD, it is not as effective as medication. At this time, there aren’t…