Dr. Kenny Handelman

Ritalin LA for ADHD

Ritalin LA, a version of the original methylphenidate with the similar brand name is also a stimulant medicine. The difference between Ritalin LA and Ritalin is that the LA version is a sustained release medication. Taken by mouth only once a day, it'... Read >

Metadate CD for ADHD

A prescription medication to treat ADD/ADHD, Metadate CD, is variety of the stimulant methylphenidate extended-release. In this specific instance Metadata CD is designed to release one third of its medication upon initial usage. The other 70 percent is ... Read >

Focalin XR for ADHD

Focalin xr Focalin XR is a relatively new ADD/ADHD medication. Its chemical name is dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride. This long-acting version of Focalin can be used to treat not only children, but teens and adults as well. Each capsule of this me... Read >

Focalin for ADHD

Sold under the name Focalin, dexmethylphenidate is a medication that treats ADD/ADHD. Most experts believe that this particular drug works because it restores the balance of specific natural substances -- called neurotransmitters -- in the brain. If y... Read >

Daytrana: The ADHD Medication Patch

This particular medication, Daytrana is the only medication authorized to be applied as "patch" for ADD/ADHD treatment. Its chemical name is methylphenidate transdermal system, and it stimulates the central nervous system. It is often called the 'Daytran... Read >

Concerta: The First Time Released Medicine for ADHD

As ADD/ADHD medications go, Concerta is a relatively new drug. But in the short time it's been available, it seems to be an extremely popular choice. Concerta contains the same active ingredient that Ritalin has, the stimulant methylphenidate. The adv... Read >

Methylin: Chewable and Liquid Medicine for ADHD

Your doctor has just handed you a prescription for the attention deficit disorder medication methylin. You've just received a different form of methylphenidate. In other words, you've just received a prescription that has the same chemical compound as R... Read >

Ritalin: Still a Viable Option for ADHD

Although there are many newer medicines available for ADHD, Ritalin is still prescribed regularly, and it often gets a lot of media attention. As a parent -- or an adult -- with attention deficit disorder you're doing the smart thing by researching the... Read >

The Three Kinds of ADD/ADHD

What kind of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder does your child (or do you) have? Have you ever been asked that question? Many individuals don't realize that the medical community actually categorizes this disorde into three types. In the Unit... Read >

Blaming Parents For ADHD?

Parents of kids with ADD and ADHD have a hard job ahead of them. Not only do you have to deal with your child or teen's symptoms (which can be very challenging), you also have to deal with many 'systems' out there that are not very understanding or suppor... Read >

What Causes ADHD Symptoms?

The general idea out there is that ADD and ADHD are caused by social problems. Very often, people hear their family members or neighbors telling them that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is caused by: video games, TV, music videos, single parent ... Read >

What Causes ADD or ADHD?

While many people consider ADD or ADHD to be caused by many 'social factors', i.e. bad parenting, video games, poor schools, etc., research is clear that the social causes have no merit with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The first place to ... Read >

ADD/ADHD: Differences, Not Deficits

The term for the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD has changed multiple times. In 1980, the term 'Attention Deficit Disorder' came to be. It has changed slightly since then ' but the field is relunctant to change it again because of how negative that would be (it cou... Read >

The Three Stages of The History of ADD/ADHD

The history of ADD/ADHD has gone through two stages, and it needs to evolve into one more. The three stages are: Stage 1: The Moral Diagnosis Stage 2: The Medical Diagnosis Stage 3: The Strength Based Diagnosis Stage 1: The Moral Diagnosis: For... Read >

ADHD Education: The Top 5 Sources

Knowledge is power. This is especially true when you're dealing with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The more you know about what you're dealing with, the better able you are to deal with it and make ... Read >