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How Can ADHD Be Treated?

hi as a kid I've always had trouble paying attention in class i would lose focus a lot i started taking adrenal 50 mg this past spring semester in college and i took 4 classes and got all A's in all my classes now i am in summer school and haven't been on any adderall or vyvanse and it seems harder to do my work i feel like the adderall i was buying from friends in college really helped me get higher grades i you really like to get back on adderall because this next fall semester i will be taking 6 classes that more than over time so i would really like to be presrcribed adderall so i can accomplish my goal of finish college and taking my LSAT for i am a pre law student
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
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Thanks for the consult.

Brief answer,
Treatment includes behavior therapy, life-style changes and regular medication use.

Detailed explanation,
1. I readyour query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that you are unable to concentrate during classes.
2. This is one of the symptoms of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
3. Treatment includes behavior therapy very important. Then life-style changes and regular medication use like Ritalin or Adderall or Vyvanse etc..
4. I suggest you to consult Psychiatrist for behavior therapy.

Hope this information helps you.
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How Can ADHD Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for the consult. Brief answer, Treatment includes behavior therapy, life-style changes and regular medication use. Detailed explanation, 1. I readyour query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that you are unable to concentrate during classes. 2. This is one of the symptoms of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 3. Treatment includes behavior therapy very important. Then life-style changes and regular medication use like Ritalin or Adderall or Vyvanse etc.. 4. I suggest you to consult Psychiatrist for behavior therapy. Hope this information helps you.