ADHD Treatments For Adults
Adults are able to benefit from the same treatments as children. These treatments include counseling, medication (psychotherapy) and life skills training. They could also include a combination of these therapies.
Stimulant Medications
These drugs work by increasing brain chemicals that control attention and self regulation. These include the chemical methylphenidate (marketed as Ritalin, Concerta) and stimulants in the amphetamine class including lisdexamphetamine (marketed as Adderall, Vyvanse).
Stimulant Medications
Stimulants are drugs that speed up the body's systems and may result in greater mental alertness and more physical activity. They include legal substances such as caffeine (added to tea and coffee) and nicotine, as well as prescription medications that treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), narcolepsy and hyperactivity. In large doses, stimulants can result in over-stimulation and cause anxiety, heart palpitations, hypertension, paranoia and aggression. Long-term use of stimulants can cause the dopamine system in the brain to malfunction, reducing feelings of pleasure. Stimulants are available in pills, liquids, or patches that are applied to the skin. In the absence of legality, abused stimulants include methamphetamines, cocaine and amphetamines.
Medications in this class are also called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. They work by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the brain which improve concentration, reduce fatigue, and improve alertness. Adults suffering from ADD and ADHD are treated first by these medications. They may be a quick-acting formula taken in the morning or a more prolonged-acting medication that is active throughout the duration of the day, such as the lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) or methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin).
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The health care team can also recommend psychosocial interventions, like psychotherapy or education. Monitoring https://www.iampsychiatry.uk/adhd-treatment-for-adults/ of medications over time is important and is an extremely difficult task.
Non-stimulant Medications
Around 15% to 30% of children don't respond to stimulant drugs and it's possible that this is the case for adults too. Non-stimulant medicines take longer to begin working, and it can take a few weeks before you begin to notice the effects. However, they don't have the same danger of having side effects as stimulants, and could be a better choice for those who are unable to tolerate the effects of stimulants or are worried about addiction.
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