Archive for October, 2008
Adderall XR Price Change In Canada
Posted by: | CommentsThe Patented Medicine Prices Review Board has reviewed the pricing of Adderall XR in Canada, and changes have taken effect as a result of their decision.
ADD/ADHD, Nicotine and Smoking
Posted by: | CommentsADD/ADHD places young people not only at a greater risk of smoking cigarettes, according to a recent study, but it also increases the chances they may be “more seriously addicted to tobacco.
These are the findings of a study conducted by the Massachusetts General Hospital published in the Journal of Pediatrics. The research also revealed that these individuals may be more vulnerable to smoking if exposed to environmental factors, such as friends or parents who smoke.
Adderall XR on Ontario Drug Benefit
Posted by: | CommentsAs of today, October 29, 2008, Adderall XR will now be covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit card – by special application only.
If you are covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit Card (ODB), your doctor can fill out a Section 8 application to get coverage for Adderall XR for you. The section 8 process already applies to Concerta and Strattera, and I’m happy to see that it will now apply to Adderall XR.
ADHD TV – The First Video Podcast On ADD/ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsI am very excited to announce that ADHD TV has just launched.
This is the first video podcast on ADD and ADHD on the web.
Vyvanse for Adult ADHD – Quick Results
Posted by: | CommentsScientific Study Reveals:
Vyvanse® eases symptoms of Adult ADD/ADHD in as little as one week
In one of the largest controlled stimulant trials of adults with ADD/ADHD, Vyvanse® proved to be significantly more effective than a placebo at managing the symptoms of the disorder. And it did so for some in as short a time as one week.
Live ADHD Conference – Balancing Learning Disabilities
Posted by: | CommentsAs you know, I write and share a lot of information about ADD and ADHD on my blog, and newsletter.
This post is to let you know that I will be speaking live at the Learning Disability Association of Mississauga’s annual conference called: Balancing Knowledge with Practical Application.
Amercians with Disabilities Act and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsPres. Bush recently signed into law amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act which may affect students with ADD/ADHD. The subtle change in language may mean big changes for students across the country, according to a blog in the online edition of the Wall Street Journal.
ADHD Medication: Cause Addiction, or Fix it?
Posted by: | CommentsIt’s the ADHD version of the age old question: Which came first the chicken or the egg?
Instead, researchers – and many parents as well – have asked: Is the use of the stimulant Ritalin that causes some teens with ADD/ADHD use illicit drugs or is the ADHD itself that triggers this problem.
Medication Mastery 7 Day Sale
Posted by: | CommentsI was recently contacted by one of my subscribers and they said that they would love to get a copy of my Medication Mastery Training course – however, with caring for their child it was just too expensive.
I’ve been thinking over this comment, and even though I know my course is great value with some of the best information on ADD/ADHD medication available, I wanted to try and help them out.
ADHD Diagnosis: 4 Year Delay
Posted by: | CommentsMore than half of all parents who sought a diagnosis for their children faced a wait of nearly four years before finally securing one.
That’s the conclusion of a new study, commissioned by the Irish-based support group, ADHD Action. Researchers interviewed 150 parents of children diagnosed with this condition.
