Yes. Ritalin is a Schedule II medication, indicating a high potential for abuse. Dexedrine also has a high potential for abuse. People have died from abuse of these medications. Typically, Ritalin abuse happens when a person with a prescription gives pills to someone who does not have ADHD.

Methylphenidate is the name of the most common medication used to treat ADHD. This is the generic drug contained in prescriptions for Ritalin, Ritalin-SR, Concerta and Metadate. Methylphenidate is also available as a generic medication. Methyphenidate is a Central Nervous System stimulant, or a CNS stimulant. Adderall is another popular medication for ADHD. Adderall is a mixture of four different amphetamine salts. Dexedrine, which is also an amphetamine, is also used to treat ADHD.

Psychostimulant medications, including methylphenidate (Ritalin®) and amphetamines (Dexedrine®, Dextrostat®, and Adderall®), are by far the most widely researched and commonly prescribed treatments for ADHD. Numerous short–term studies have established the safety and efficacy of stimulants and psychosocial treatments for alleviating the symptoms of ADHD.

The stimulants Adderall and Dexedrine, as well as antidepressants such as Norpramin, Prozac, and Ludiomil, are also administered to treat the conditions. But Ritalin appears to be the drug of choice.

Currently, three drug classes are used to treat chronic angina: nitrates, calcium channel blockers, and beta-blockers. Beta-blockers stop the action of a substance in the nervous system (adrenaline) that stimulates the heart to work harder and faster. By reducing the heart's workload (by reducing blood pressure, heart rate, and the strength of the pumping force of the heart), beta-blockers decrease the amount of oxygen that the heart requires to perform.

Medication for ADD and ADHD falls under two major categories: stimulants and Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (NRIs). Stimulants fall under the brand name of Adderall, Concerta, Dexedrine, Focalin, Metadate, and the infamous Ritalin. Only one NRI has been approved for the treatment of ADD/ADHD, Strattera. Medications should never be used as the only treatment. Furthermore, medication is not always necessary or effective for individuals with ADD and ADHD.

There are at least five drugs used for the treatment of people with chronic hepatitis B: Adefovir dipivoxil, interferon alfa-2b, pegylated interferon alfa-2a, lamivudine, and entecavir.

The most common drugs used to treat fibromyalgia are analgesics such as tramadol; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that include aspirin, ibuprofen and napr

Clot busters that dissolve a blood clot can be given if a stroke patient is brought to the hospital within three hours. Hence a person with suspected stroke should be brought to hospital as quick as possible. There are several therapies to prevent stroke recurrence such as "blood thinners" like aspirin, which will be decided by your physician. These medicines may have to be taken life long.

Adenocard (adenosine injection) is the drug recommended by the American Heart Association. Other medications that may be used include verapamil, amiodarone, sotalol, diltiazem, digoxin, procainamide, or others.

Anti-spasmodic drugs like Bentyl and Levsin are considered to part of the class of anti-cholinergic drugs. Anti-cholinergic drugs act by decreasing the abnormal sensitivity of choninergic (muscarinic M2) receptors in gut smooth muscle. Significant improvement in abdominal pain and rectal urgency have been reported in some studies compared to placebo in short-term trials. However, there is no evidence that anticholinergic are more efficacious than placebo in the longer term.

No medicine can cure IBS, but there are a variety of over-the-counter and prescription medications that can ease particular IBS symptoms. Medication options include drugs that relax the bowel muscles, slow down or bulk up stool, change how the body senses pain, prevent bacteria from growing in the bowel or stimulate intestinal nerves.

Proton pump inhibitors, such as Prilosec OTC® and Aciphex® , are another type of acid reducer. They suppress stomach acid. By drastically reducing the acid, these drugs can help stop the irritation and allow the damaged tissue in the esophagus to heal.

Several medications, all available only by prescription, can help PSP in some cases. Sinemet. This is the brand name for a combination of "levodopa" and "carbidopa." Levodopa is the component that helps the disease symptoms. Carbidopa simply helps prevent the nausea that levodopa alone can cause. When levodopa came along in the late 1960's, it was a revolutionary advance for Parkinson's but, unfortunately, it is of only modest benefit in PSP.

Our approach to treating ADD is an integrated approach, and is customized to each individual client. We believe that no one solution works for everyone; therefore, to achieve a long term positive outcome, it requires a comprehensive approach. Our team of health professionals include: psychologists, ADD coaches, medical doctors, and other support services, who will work directly with you and your family through the evaluation and treatment process.

Many of them do poorly in school. Often, they flunk grades and eventually drop out. Many of these adolescents use cocaine to self-medicate themselves and deal in drugs to support their habit. Often, they end up in the criminal justice system. It's estimated that 35-45% of the male inmates in the prison system suffer from ADHD.

No, I frequently treat adult ADHD. ADHD is treatable at any age but is best treated as early as possible.

Some of the medicines for ADHD are methylphenidate (some brand names: Ritalin, Concerta), dextroamphetamine (brand name: Dexedrine), pemoline (brand name: Cylert), atomoxetine (Strattera), and a combination drug called Adderall. These medicines improve attention and concentration, and decrease impulsive and overactive behaviors. Other medicines can also be used to treat ADHD.

Many patients require treatment with more than one medication to adequately control their symptoms. Frequently, several different combinations are tried before the best one is found. Once symptoms are brought under control then attempts are made to reduce the medications to a minimum.

Growth hormone receptor blockers are the newest category of drugs used for acromegaly. These drugs work by blocking the places on cells where growth hormone “docks.” If the excess growth hormone in the blood can’t dock on a cell, it can’t cause abnormal growth of the cell. The only drug in this category that has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for acromegaly is pegvisomant (Somavert).

Not necessarily. Numerous foods marked "low cholesterol" can contain oils that may be high in saturated fats, which are not considered healthy. In addition, unsaturated fats like vegetable oil also can be high in calories. The total amount of fat in your diet should be kept to about 20-30 percent of your daily intake.

There are several medical treatments for osteoporosis. Estrogen therapy has been used to treat osteoporosis for many years. Newer non hormonal treatment options are now available, these are the bisphosphonates, alendronate and risedronate, raloxifene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator and calcitonin. Talk to your health care provider to determine the best treatment option for you.

Actually, it appears to be just the opposite. Although an increased risk of drug abuse and cigarette smoking is associated with childhood ADHD, this risk appears mostly due to the ADHD condition itself, rather than its treatment. In a study jointly funded by the NIMH and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, boys with ADHD who were treated with stimulants were significantly less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol when they got older.

Alternative medicine refers to treatments other than those which would be typically prescribed, including herbal medicine, non-medication therapies, homeopathy and nutrition treatments. ADHD treatments range from diet restrictions to herbal products; EEG to video games. Results vary, depending on the individual and the treatment being used.

A range of medications is used to treat alcoholism. Benzodiazepines (Valium® , Librium®) are sometimes used during the first days after a person stops drinking to help him or her safely withdraw from alcohol. These medications are not used beyond the first few days, however, because they may be highly addictive. Other medications help people remain sober. One medication used for this purpose is naltrexone (ReVia?).

Doxorubicin and ifosfamide, which may be used in combination, are both widely used to treat STS. Other drugs that are also used include dacarbazine, etoposide, and mitozolomide.