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Is ADHD Real?

by Linda Anderson, MA, MCC

Ronald Kessler, PhD, professor of healthcare policy at Harvard Medical School, and several leading researchers were tasked with determining the status of Americans’ health. They were asked to give special attention to the subject of ADHD in adults, since this subject was completely neglected in the two previous major epidemiological studies. The results of this research, conducted from 2001 to 2003, were presented in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication published in 2005.

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ADHD Drugs Not Linked to Increased Heart Risks in Adults

 

Study May Calm Fears That the Stimulant Drugs Can Lead to Heart Attacks
A study of 150,000 adults taking drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) found no conclusive evidence that the medications increase the risk for heart attack , stroke, or sudden death from heart-related causes.
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Movie to tell story of ADHD struggles for new Mets center fielder Andres Torres


New Mets center fielder Andres Torres knows about struggles. An injury-plagued 2011 season was difficult. But he’s dealt with greater adversity. A new documentary is coming out on how he managed his Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to become a World Series winner with the San Francisco Giants in 2010.
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ADDA signs letter to Congress to protect Medicaid stability protections.

 

On February 8, ADDA signed on to a letter with other national organizations urging Members of Congress to oppose efforts to weaken stability protections in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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ADHD Awareness Week


ADHD Awareness Week 2012 will be October 14-20, 2012.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Novotni Scholarship


Click Here for more information. Deadline, March 31, 2012.



The Moulton-Farnsworth Scholarship

 

Click Here for more information. Deadline, March 31, 2012.



Shire 2012 ADHD Scholarship Program

 

Click Here for more information. Deadline, March 30, 2012.


ADDA Webinars begin March 7th

with Ari Tuckman, Psy. D. "Ask Your Questions About ADHD" an open Q&A session

 

 


NEW ARTICLES

What Do You Want to Learn This Year?

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An Interview with Dr. Charles Parker

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Creativity Reigns: ADHD and the Artist

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Adults with ADHD: Who Are We Missing?

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Advocating for ADHD in the Departments of Correction

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The Adult ADHD Awareness Super WEBINAR

Click here to download the Adult ADHD Awareness Super Webinar recordings and handouts from October 19, 2011.

 



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