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Real Science Defines ADHD as Real Disorder Some of the most prestigious scientific-based organizations in the world conclude that ADHD is a real disorder with potentially devastating consequences when not properly identified, diagnosed and treated. Causes an...

Drug overdose prevention work requires local organizations, health care systems, legislators, and public health professionals to work collaboratively and develop prevention programming that addresses determinants of health. The Minnesota Department of Health’s...

There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation is necessary to establish a diagnosis, rule out other causes, and determine the presence or absence of co-existing conditions. Such an evaluation requires time and effort and shoul...

Opioids are effective pain-relievers that can cause euphoria and lead to addiction, whether they are legally or illegally produced. During an opioid overdose, a person may stop breathing and their heart may stop beating as their central nervous system shuts do...

The way we talk about substance use matters because stigma kills. Stigma is shame directed at people who use drugs and people who support them. It stems from harmful misconceptions about addiction and causes people to hide their struggles from their loved ones...

Treating ADHD often requires medical, educational, behavioral and psychological intervention. This comprehensive approach to treatment is sometimes called “multimodal” and, depending on the age of the individual with ADHD, may include: parent training medi...

Analog – Drugs that are similar in chemical structure or pharmacologic effect to another drug but are not identical. Benzodiazepines – Sometimes called "benzos," these are sedatives often used to prevent seizures and treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and...

Naloxone can save lives Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids—including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications—when given in time. 81,806 of the 107,941 drug overdose deaths in 2022 involved an opioid. O...

Carrying Your Medication Law enforcement officers pay attention to possible drug abuse, especially among teenagers and young adults. If the police stop you for something such as a traffic violation or disorderly conduct and you are carrying ADHD medication in...

Sometimes people look for treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that they hope will work together with―or even instead of―their doctor’s treatments. Doctors and others treat ADHD using methods that have been very carefully studied, tes...

1. Naloxone saves lives Naloxone, for example Narcan®, is a medicine that can help people who are overdosing on an opioid. Opioids include prescription medications, heroin, and fentanyl. Sometimes other drugs, including cocaine and methamphetamine, are mixed ...

More than two-thirds of individuals with ADHD have at least one other coexisting condition. The symptoms of ADHD—constant motion and fidgetiness, interrupting and blurting out, difficulty sitting still and need for constant reminders, etc.—may overshadow these...

The Opioid Rapid Response Program (ORRP) is a federal effort to reduce opioid overdose deaths and is coordinated by The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The Office of the Inspector G...

When seeking an evaluation or treatment for ADHD, it is important to see a qualified, licensed healthcare professional. In addition to ensuring that a particular professional has the required training, it is also important to work with a professional who has e...

The Opioid Rapid Response Program (ORRP) is an interagency, coordinated federal effort to mitigate drug overdose risk among patients impacted by law enforcement actions that disrupt access to prescription opioids or medication assisted treatment/medication for...

Questions to Ask Many healthcare professionals can diagnose ADHD: psychiatrists, pediatricians, neurologists, psychologists, clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, and licensed counselors or therapists. Only certain medical professionals can prescribe...

Because ADHD can pervade almost every aspect of an individual's life, many systems can come into play in the life of a person or family affected by the disorder. The Insurance System The majority of Americans who have health insurance receive this coverage t...

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Health Information Specialists at the National Resource Center on ADHD, a Program of CHADD, receive thousands of inquiries each year about ADHD. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers, as well as links for more information.   ...

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