The truth is that each person possesses the power to make changes and an individual can overcome anything. Some people have it harder than others.

If you are interested in more natural treatment for addictions and ADHD, look up an Auriculotherapy practitioner (taught through the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders) combined with Torque Release chiropractic care. This therapy had shown some interesting results working with the brain reward centers.

Reference

Holder, Jay; Duncan, Robert; Gissen, Matthew; Miller,
Michael; Blum, Ken; “Increasing retention rates
among the chemically dependent in resident treatment:
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Nicotine is more addictive than cocaine or heroine. But, nicotine isn’t the “bad buy” in a cigarette. It’s the 4,000 chemicals and 63 carcinogens that are killing people.

What I found that worked like a miracle was the electronic cigarette. It gives you nicotine using a water vapor atomizer. So, it looks, feels, and tastes like a cigarette, but it isn’t. I thought it was too good to be true. But, after using it for a couple weeks, I was blown away!

You can use it anywhere, it has no smell, and costs about $3 a pack, using the cartridges. If you want to know more, go to http://www.smokefreeroom.com. After 47 years of trying to quit, this is the best thing to ever happen to me.

So I told the Dr I smoke and I have battled with it for years and I drink allot of coffee. He said Im right on the boarder for ADHD and I wouldnt say Im hyper at all but he thinks I am. So I tried the generic Ritalin and the first day I didnt want a cig I tried to smoke cause its a habbit and I would find myself wanting to take a break and have one puff but after two puffs it tasted like it should (like dirt). Im down to a half cup of coffee and really its more of a ritual cause I dont even finish it. I dont interupt people or am inpatient like I was. I just figured that I have a company and kids and properties etc, etc I dont have time for allot of bull if you know what I mean. So who new! My son I feel is too young I dont want to interfear with the growing process. Also there is allot of cognitive things that he needs to learn how to do to over come like I did. If his symptoms are still showing in college then Im all for trying if he wants it. Cause you can pump all the chemicals you want into a kid but if they do not want to or just do not care about school no medicine is going to fix it!

But going back to Ritalin and I use the brand name I tried the generic and I had crazy symptoms when I wore off. I highly recomend the brand it feels much cleaner and I can barly tell when its wearing off. So this worked for me and I wish I would of known about this when I was in college maybe I would of finished and not have damaged lungs after 16 years of smoking on and off!

Also I tried Welbutrin when it first came out in the ’90′s it did nothing for me but make me a zombie just nothing goin on upstairs. So to each their own! So again if everything has been tried and exhausted then who is anyone to judge. Life expectancy is much longer with out ciggs and just be safe with this stuff get your blood work done and get your hart checked regularly! Good luck and God bless!

I’m starting my second year of college, and my goals are to quit smoking and finally get help for my undiagnosed ADD.

Over my entire school career I have wondered what my problem was: despite scoring in the 99th percentile on standardized tests throughout grade school, the most I’ve managed is a GPA of 2.9 at community college (I was supposed to get a full scholarship somewhere – never happened). Teachers have consistently told me that my failure to complete homework, manage time, and/or organize has been my downfall.

I found out a few years ago from my mother that, at age seven, my school wanted to test me for ADD/ADHD, but she refused under the impression that a child considered “gifted” couldn’t possibly have any disorder. Many people associate ADHD with learning disabilities, and since I don’t have any, people that I’m close to pass off the idea and accuse me of just being lazy and forgetful; my entire family thinks that ADD itself is a joke, or “not real.” Likewise, my friends think I’m just trying to score some Adderall (which I want to avoid at all costs because I don’t want people hounding me to sell it off; I’m leaning toward Concerta).

Recently, I got a job as a waitress, and I am becoming increasingly stressed and frustrated (and smoking more). My co-workers initially thought I was a complete idiot because I couldn’t multi-task, listen, remember, etc. My manager’s exact phrase was, “You need to focus.” I catch myself walking aimlessly, talking too much, saying things on an impulse…it has become glaringly obvious to me.

So, I have three major concerns/questions that I was hoping you could help me with:

1. I’m worried that if I go to the doctor, (s)he’ll either dismiss my symptoms (as my family has) or throw me a dose too low to be effective. School has already started and I can’t afford to wait weeks experimenting in small increases with my GPA on the line; I want to finally reach my potential.

2. Dosing: Upon getting an effective dose, will I have to continue raising it as time passes? Do people build up a tolerance to Concerta? What about abuse potential, do people get addicted to it?

3. Is it true that most insurance companies will not cover any costs for ADD medication? My insurance covers very little, and I’m worried that even if everything else works out, I won’t be able to afford it. I read on an ADHD blog that Concerta is quite expensive, but the 3x a day Ritalin is cheaper. Do you know how much generic Concerta might cost?

Thank you for your time! I hope to hear from you.

About me:
Age: 19
5’4″ tall
125 lbs
BP: 95/65 (on average)

P.S. I just realized it took me over an hour to finish this…kept getting distracted!