Comments on: FDA Can’t Afford To Study ADHD Medication Safety http://www.addadhdblog.com/fda-cant-afford-to-study-adhd-medication-safety/ A blog about Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:02:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Michelle http://www.addadhdblog.com/fda-cant-afford-to-study-adhd-medication-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-91130 Michelle Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:26:46 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/fda-cant-afford-to-study-adhd-medication-safety/#comment-91130 Hi Dr. Handleman, I love your site. My ten year old son has ADHD. But we have no medical insurance so I can't afford to take him to the doctors to get his medication. Is there anything I can do for him? He's not too bad at home. But school presents a ton of problems! I get calls daily regarding his disruptive behavior. Hi Dr. Handleman,

I love your site. My ten year old son has ADHD. But we have no medical insurance so I can’t afford to take him to the doctors to get his medication. Is there anything I can do for him? He’s not too bad at home. But school presents a ton of problems! I get calls daily regarding his disruptive behavior.

]]> By: Your ADD / ADHD News http://www.addadhdblog.com/fda-cant-afford-to-study-adhd-medication-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-912 Your ADD / ADHD News Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:23:38 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/fda-cant-afford-to-study-adhd-medication-safety/#comment-912 <strong>Attention Deficit Disorder Carnival # 21...</strong> The Attention Deficit Disorder blog carnival is a collection of recent blog entries about Attention Deficit Disorder. The hope is to expose blog readers to blogs that have a different perspective on Attention Deficit Disorder.... Attention Deficit Disorder Carnival # 21…

The Attention Deficit Disorder blog carnival is a collection of recent blog entries about Attention Deficit Disorder. The hope is to expose blog readers to blogs that have a different perspective on Attention Deficit Disorder….

]]> By: Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/fda-cant-afford-to-study-adhd-medication-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-372 Dr. Kenny Handelman Wed, 18 Oct 2006 02:53:13 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/fda-cant-afford-to-study-adhd-medication-safety/#comment-372 Hi Ms. French, Thank you for sharing your son's experiences. A few thoughts to help you consider the options with your doctor: 1) Is the ritalin the right medicine for him? If he is very flat and zombie like - he may do better with a related medicine - like Dexedrine. Alternatively, Strattera - if you have the ability to pay or insurance. Of course, within the stimulants, there are other options like Concerta, Adderall and Biphentin. 2) For behavioral treatments - You need to ask your doctor about where there are ADHD treatments in the community. If you are referring to the Community Mental Health Clinic in Guelph, Ontario, then that may in fact be the location to get those services. Although there are often long waiting lists, every community has a children's mental health center, and you just need to access the center. Good luck! Dr. Kenny Handelman Hi Ms. French,

Thank you for sharing your son’s experiences.

A few thoughts to help you consider the options with your doctor:
1) Is the ritalin the right medicine for him? If he is very flat and zombie like – he may do better with a related medicine – like Dexedrine. Alternatively, Strattera – if you have the ability to pay or insurance. Of course, within the stimulants, there are other options like Concerta, Adderall and Biphentin.

2) For behavioral treatments – You need to ask your doctor about where there are ADHD treatments in the community. If you are referring to the Community Mental Health Clinic in Guelph, Ontario, then that may in fact be the location to get those services. Although there are often long waiting lists, every community has a children’s mental health center, and you just need to access the center.

Good luck!

Dr. Kenny Handelman

]]> By: Erica French http://www.addadhdblog.com/fda-cant-afford-to-study-adhd-medication-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-352 Erica French Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:20:17 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/fda-cant-afford-to-study-adhd-medication-safety/#comment-352 Hi Dr. Handleman, You have mentioned (in relation to Drug studies) behavioural treatments for ADHD. How can I go about accessing such a program. My son is unable to function in school without Ritalin, but it kills his appetite and he his behaviour/personality becomes very flat and "zombie"-like. We often talk about developing his ability to control his impulses, and using his strengths to help minimize the effect of his weaknesses, but I really don't know how to go about helping him. Can I get help through CMHC?. Is behavioural therapy available through some other organization? Is there a training program out there for parents? I am in Wellington County, but would be willing to travel for a program either for myself or my son. Thank you in advance, Erica French. Hi Dr. Handleman,

You have mentioned (in relation to Drug studies) behavioural treatments for ADHD. How can I go about accessing such a program. My son is unable to function in school without Ritalin, but it kills his appetite and he his behaviour/personality becomes very flat and “zombie”-like. We often talk about developing his ability to control his impulses, and using his strengths to help minimize the effect of his weaknesses, but I really don’t know how to go about helping him. Can I get help through CMHC?. Is behavioural therapy available through some other organization? Is there a training program out there for parents? I am in Wellington County, but would be willing to travel for a program either for myself or my son.
Thank you in advance,
Erica French.

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