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I discussed ADHD with children and how tedious it can be with the substance abuse population. However, with adult ADHD, it’s usually ignored, undiagnosed, or hidden in other behaviors. Insurances are covering less and the providers, patients, and facilities are getting more of the brunt of this broken health care system. I wish I could […]
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Knowing the patient’s history helps with understanding how one copes, issues that remain unresolved, or confirming patterns of abnormal behavior. This information sometimes helps me not to take things personally, especially if the outcomes don’t turn out the way they should or when a client isn’t responding well to treatment. Therefore, it’s not necessary for […]
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The First Digital Device to treat ADHD for Children The FDA recently approved of the first medical device to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The prescription-only device, called the Monarch external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (eTNS) System, is indicated for patients ages 7 to 12 years old who are not currently taking prescription ADHD medication […]
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