Mothers attempting to be supermoms in California may fall into the unhappy habit of taking their ADHD child’s prescription medicine just to keep going. What works for their child with attention disorder acts as a stimulant to them and leaves the...
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Drug addiction is not limited to illegal substances. This is certainly the case in California where increasing numbers of people are addicted to the drug that treats their children for ADHD. These drugs are very good at treating children with attention deficit disorder but can be a major setback in the lives of their non ADHD parents. The drugs allow the afflicted kids to focus on what they are doing and can help avoid sports injuries, driving accidents and make them far better students.
Patients who need and take their ADHD prescriptions as directed by their physicians are in no danger of becoming addicted to them. However, some ADHD ingredients with a stimulatory effect can become addictive if abused. Many people in California abuse this medicine for the high they receive when the drug is taken in extreme doses or otherwise not as prescribed.
Drugs that have an amphetamine base are more likely to lead to abuse, but to the person who really needs the drug this is not the case. The stimulants in the drug actually have a calming effect on them. This is why the drug company developed the particular pharmaceutical to begin with. For those without ADHD, the drug can be addictive with all sorts of unpleasant side effects including addiction.
Many women who are trying to be ‘super Moms' by working, caring for children, taking care of household chores and running the kids to and from so many activities take them to improve sharpness or alertness. Some even take them to lose weight. However, when these drugs are crushed and then injected or snorted, they can produce a high with euphoric feelings and exaggerated self-confidence that can lead to dependence.
People who take the ADHD drugs that are not diagnosed with the disorder do not understand the ramifications of their actions and the negative effects it can have on their physical and mental well-being. The side effects actually include such horrors as high blood pressure, strokes, arrhythmia, difficulty breathing, tremors, seizures and extreme mood swings.
Continuing these medications or taking high doses at any one time or over a period of time can cause stroke, confusion, hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. When these side effects manifest themselves, the addiction is no longer a secret. Everyone will notice the addict's aberrant behavior and realize that something is seriously wrong with this person they know and maybe love.
If you or someone you know is having a problem with addiction to ADHD drugs, there is help available in California. The age of the patient is of no significance. These drug rehabilitation facilities are well known for their confidentiality and privacy policies and know that your treatment is your business and no one else's.
The ADHD drug addiction rehabilitation centers in California are staffed with medical professionals in both physical and mental health care disciplines. There are individual sessions as well as group sessions available at these centers for as long as the patient needs them and as often as they need them.
There are also opportunities for all residents to mingle in social events, go off on their own for a relaxing time by themselves, engage in team sports, solo sports, meditation or do nothing at all.
A rehabilitation facility for ADHD drug addiction in California is a comfortable, home-like experience. The accommodations are tasteful and cozy and the grounds are well-maintained, giving the entire facility a feeling of a resort rather than a hospital. You deserve good health and a bright future. Do not hesitate to look into one of California's excellent drug treatment facilities.