Parents, Kids and ADHD Medication
I’ve not tracked down the study behind this story so treat with sizable piece of salt.
Parents of children on ADHD drugs were nine times more likely than other parents to use the drugs themselves. And if at least one parent and child were taking an ADHD drug, a second child was more likely to do so, too.
Kids, parents often both on ADHD medications
Find Out More:
Books:
- Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids
- Ritalin-Free Kids: Safe and Effective Homeopathic Medicine for ADHD and Other Behavioral and Learning Problems
- Making the Connection: A Parent’s Guide to Medication in ADHD
- Making the System Work for Your Child with ADHD (Making the System Work for Your Child)
- Nature’s Ritalin for the Marathon Mind: Nurturing Your ADHD Child With Exercise
September 29th, 2006
ADD / ADHD Medication, ADD / ADHD
Comments on: Parents, Kids and ADHD Medication
I haven’t seen this study, but I can say this.
ADD/ADHD is highly genetic.
If one child has it, it is about 30-40% chance that one parent has it.
Also, there is a 20-25% chance that a sibling has it.
So, it can run in families, and if a family recognizes the need for ADHD medication in one member, it may lead to medication use by the other affected individuals in the family.
Posted by: Kenny November 22nd, 2006 at 6:15 am
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