Node Smith, ND Although fewer young people with ADHD are treated with antipsychotic drugs than suspected, many prescriptions for the drugs do not appear to be clinically warranted, according to a [...]

Node Smith, ND A new short-term pilot study in children and teens 6-17 years old with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has shown saffron to be as effective at controlling symptoms [...]

Node Smith, ND A recent study reviewed existing evidence associating various psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations as well as problems with concentration and anxiety with methylphenidate, a [...]

Anke Zimmermann, ND Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the most common behavioral disorder in children, is being diagnosed in epidemic proportions. Figures released by the US [...]

John Dye, ND Tough decisions: What are parents to do when their child is obviously having trouble staying focused in school … and falling behind in their studies … getting in trouble … and acting [...]

Scott was seven years old when his teachers began recommending that he be evaluated for a possible learning disorder. By age eight he was diagnosed at the local children’s hospital with attention [...]

David M. Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN Introduction and Epidemiology Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have become a major societal problem that [...]

Nathan Vitaro, NMD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent behavioral disorder amongst the pediatric population, affecting 3% to 5% of all children and approximately [...]