Are there any alternative medications to help me focus if I have ADD besides prescription drugs?
ADD is often treated using conventional prescription medications. The most commonly used stimulants for the treatment of ADD include Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta. There are some difficulties in using stimulants to treat ADD in teens and adults. Stimulants are controlled substances and it is not uncommon for adults or teens with ADD to have or to have had problems with substance abuse. Short-acting stimulants may wear off quickly, and since adult patients administer the medication themselves but usually have problems with forgetfulness, consistency can be problematic with multiple-day dosing. Adults may experience significant difficulty in the evening when they do housework, pay bills, help children with homework, or drive. They may be tempted to use substances ‘to relax’, which can lead to addiction and drug-dependency. Teens may sell their medication to friends, or combine it with other substances. While there is a place for prescription medication in certain cases of ADD, careful c
