Stimulants

Stimulants may be the answer to the prayers of a parent with an ADHD child when it comes to focus and attention, but the side effects they introduce can be just as concerning until you learn how to manage them.

A recent report showed that more college students are abusing stimulant prescription medications used for ADHD. Here is how I feel about prescription stimulant use among college students and the academic result.

How prescription drugs like Adderall and Concerta are becoming the hot new item among students.

Not all ADHD medications have the same results to every child as well. Some may be effective to some ADHD children, and some are not. For this reason, it is best to always allow your doctor to monitor the child’s reaction to every medication given.

Stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall work by increasing the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Dopamine regulates motivation, pleasure, concentration, even how we move.

An engaging article comparing and contrasting stimulants and sedatives.

How stimulants affect the brain and concentration/attention level, specifically the neuronal actions.

Description of stimulant crash, such as from Caffeine. My experiences, and what you can do to alleviate/get through the problem.

Find out which herbal stimulants are safe, moderately safe and unsafe.

A look at the possible long-term side effects of stimulant medication in the treatment of ADHD.

How do medications help with the symptoms of ADHD? Overview of the side effects and long-term safety concerns of ADHD medications.

Cheaters Relief by BSN contains high-quality ingredients, and is one of the best stimulant-free diet pills available. It should be considered if you are sensitive to the effects of stimulants.

For boys with ADHD, there is a marked risk that stimulant-based prescription medications may not be effective. For boys with ADHD, there are non-stimulant alternatives for ADHD treatment.

A new study suggests that stimulant use in children could be associated with a higher risk of sudden death. Find out what you need to know to protect your child.

Found in brown seaweed, fucoxanthin is a powerful, effective, and safe alternative to weight-loss supplements that contain caffeine and other stimulants. Fucoxanthin boosts metabolism without raising blood pressure, heart rate, or fluid loss.

Have you ever wondered why a disorder characterized by hyperactivity is treated with a stimulant medication? Read this to find the answer.

Most Americans are stimulant users, whether they consume diet pills or coffee, for extra energy. What most don't know is that excessive use of these stimulants can cause adrenal fatigue, which can cause adverse health effects.

For children who live with ADHD, the use of stimulant medications may not be effective. Instead, the use of non-stimulants, such as Atomoxetine, have shown promising results.

Drug abuse for many high school and college students is turning to the abuse of prescription stimulants.

Are your weight loss goals plateauing? Stimulants may be just what the doctor ordered...

How the use of prescription, or non-prescription, stimulants and depressants can lead to both permanent and temporary memory loss.

An overview of some non-stimulant medication alternatives for treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD).

Attention Deficit Disorder is a leading childhood disorder. The following is an overview of the non-stimulant based treatment, Strattera.

Why academic steroid use isn't cheating but needs to be stopped.

Muira Puama is an herb commonly used as an aphrodisiac, however it is very stimulating and can have uncomfortable side-effects.

The drinks that mix alcohol and energy boosters, such as Four Loko, Joose, and Core Spiked, may pack an added punch — death. The drinks have a strong fan following. Here's more info on "toxic jock syndrome" and "blackout in a can."

Bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety; these are just a few of the disorders that today's children are being diagnosed and medicated for.

In this article you will find out how to cope with anxiety and there are some tips for overcoming anxiety.

An overview of the five most effective fat burning dietary supplements.

Even though little is known about toxicity and pharmacology of mephedrone and the full effects of its use, the drug has been linked to serious adverse effects, even deaths, in Great Britain, prompting the Government to ban it.

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Animal Cuts is made for the performance athlete. Can it also work for the average Joe?

Ever been offered a drug and thought, "Eh, what the hell? One won't hurt..." Well, my friend. It could.