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By: Steven E. Curtis, Ph.D.

Steven E. Curtis, Ph.D. — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:11:41 +0000

I agree that before a child is given medication for “ADHD”, the parent should ask many questions and ensure that a thorough assessment has been completed. In our “quick fix” days we want our children to “behave” right away. However, in many instances, kids need to be given time to learn certain skills and how to appropriately act in certain settings. Whenever, “puzzling” behavior occurs with your child, take time to observe, analyze, and think before you rush to medicate. Medication may be appropriate in some cases, and entirely inappropriate in others. Please understand that we professionals are doing our best to be compassionate, but we are not always right. As a parent, you have an inner truth that can take you a long ways. If you listen to this inner truth closely, you will make the right choice.

Steve Curtis, Ph.D.
Author,Understanding Your Child’s Puzzling Behavior

By: Jamie Ervin

Jamie Ervin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:06:17 +0000

I’m anti-medication (we do use antibiotics when absolutely needed). We’ve successfully treated my 6 yo for ADHD by altering her diet… removing all dye, artificial flavor and preservatives and supplementing her with high quality DHA capsules and a broad range of vitamins. Our Naturopathic Physician was very helpful and completely understanding of my desire to NOT medicate my child. Within a couple months of diet and supplementation everyone (especially her Teachers) noticed a drastic improvement. We were dealing with a different child!

Treating your children (or yourself) naturally takes a lot of work and some fine tuning to get the right diet/supplement program. Usually Naturopath fees must be paid for by you (our insurance covers a minimal amount). It’s not the easy way out, but it is the better way!

By: Owen Jones

Owen Jones — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:03:25 +0000

My daughter has been on so many drugs I questioned the doctor to no availe. Coserta at 4, 50mg tramidole, colonadine, now prozac for nail biting. I am a father that has the right to know about treatments but not the right to make desicions. A nerophyc doctor stated she might have signs but the pediatrion is making all the choices and I am outraged. E-mail me at rinkguy123@yahoo.com she is almost seven and it must stop.

By: Ray Pem

Ray Pem — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:19:55 +0000

An excellent post. I would like to add my input on the ADHD and Its Drugs problem v alternative workable solutions:

It is a great shame that so many children are diagnosed with the made-up psychiatric term “ADHD” and then prescribed mind-altering drugs (like Ritalin) that have potential, horrendous side effects, which do occur (many cases have been recorded) see http://www.adhdtruth.com for the facts.

It is, in my opinion, a covered up evil that, even though these drugs will possibly give the apparency of ‘working’, though in truth, as well as having a high potential of causing untold harm to our children, also creates untold upset for parents. There are many Dr’s. and like professionals, other individuals, and various groups that deplore the action of prescribing mind-altering drugs (like Ritalin) to children.

Fortunately, there are alternative, sane, workable solutions in helping our children with attention, behavior and learning problems (without mind-altering drugs). Please visit ‘Sources of Help’ page: http://www.adhdtruth.com/testimonials.html – which gives the view of many professionals and also various sources of help in various countries (that do not use mind-altering drugs in their treatment). Also included are many books on the subject.

Before any parent allows prescribing of psychiatric mind-altering drugs to their child, I earnestly request they carry out all necessary research to arrive at a sound judgement.

If you have, or know of a child, already taking one of these mind-altering drugs, I respectfully ask that you contact a very good source that offers alternative, very workable and safe treatment solutions.

My best to all,

Ray

By: Alan

Alan — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:05:33 +0000

Clearly we live in a self-medicating society. Of course this means big business. We need to pay very close attention to any and all corporate entities — they are operating in an unfettered environment that speaks to the darkest primal instincts of the the executives — namely greed and a lack of basic caring and compassion — of course they will do everything to SELL you that they are caring, compassionate, helpful entities and that their products are safe and effective — and why don’t you ask your doctor for some of our wonderful new purple & yellow pills perfect for the anxiety caused by massive devaluations of your 401K, or perhaps that foreclosure is causing you grief, or worried about being layed off and your pension being cancelled? No problem we’ve got a pretty pink pill called DONTGIVAFUX, side effects include possible strong desire to shop with a lack of memory of the event, eating at overpriced restaurants, headaches, flatulence, divorce, heart attacks, strokes, and suicide have been reported but in rare cases.

By: Sommer Green & Clean Mom

Sommer Green & Clean Mom — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:34:27 +0000

Great post. I want my kids to get better when they are sick, to feel better so I believe the doctors. I ask lots of questions now and push them to give me answers. It is very frustrating.