The ADHD Med rabbit hole
So you have questions about ADHD meds, and you feel like you don't know where to look.
1) You need to talk with your doctor and/or your pharmacist
2) Go through some of these links and see what kind of a rabbit hole you can start down. Following are a list and corresponding links to numerous articles, resources, blogs, guest podcasts, webinars, classes, and presentations she has created about medication and ADHD.
Blogs:
• How ADHD Medications Work https://www.iactcenter.com/adhd-blog/adhd-treatment/how-adhd-medications-work/
• Three Top ADHD Medication Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them https://www.iactcenter.com/adhd-blog/adhd-help/the-three-top-adhd-medication-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them/
• ADHD Medication Vacation https://www.iactcenter.com/adhd-blog/adhd-in-children/adhd-medication-vacation/
• “Natural” Doesn’t Come in a Plastic Bottle https://www.iactcenter.com/adhd-blog/strategies/natural-doesnt-come-in-a-plastic-bottle/
• Questions and Answers About ADHD Meds: Part 1 https://www.iactcenter.com/adhd-blog/treatments-medications/questions-and-answers-about-adhd-meds-part-1/
• Questions and Answers about ADHD Medications: Part 2 https://www.iactcenter.com/adhd-blog/adhd-help/questions-and-answers-about-adhd-medications-part-2/
Articles:
• A Parent’s Complete Guide to ADHD Medications: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-medication-treatment-guide-for-parents/
• Why and How Wellbutrin May Be an Effective Treatment for ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/wellbutrin-for-adhd/
• Considering a New ADHD Medication? Ask These 13 Questions First: https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/adhd-medications-questions-to-ask-the-doctor/
• How ADHD Medications Work: https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/how-does-adhd-medication-work/
• Free Resource: ADHD Medication Tracking Log: https://www.additudemag.com/download/adhd-medication-monitoring-log/
• Is Sunshine Enough? Vitamin D and ADHD: https://www.iactcenter.com/adhd-blog/strategies/vitamin-dbenefits-and-adhd/
• How to Get Through the ADHD Medication Maze: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/how-to-get-throughthe-adhd-medication-maze
• Your Top Three Questions About ADHD Medications Answered: https://www.iactcenter.com/adhdblog/adhd-in-children/your-top-three-questions-about-adhd-medication-answered/
• The Three Top ADHD Medication Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/the-three-top-adhd-medication-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them
• ADHD Medication Misuse and Abuse Eight Ways to Reduce the Risk https://www.insideadhd.org/Article.aspx?id=594
Podcasts:
• How to Solve the Three Biggest Challenges of ADHD Medication https://www.additudemag.com/podcast-medication-timing-dose-laurie-dupar/
• Self-care Medication and ADHD Podcast: http://www.takecontroladhd.com/podcast/238#.V_lgYtwUHxw=
• How ADHD Medications Work: Life Mastery Radio with Todd Allen http://lifemasteryradio.net/how-adhd-stimulant-medications-work-laurie-dupar/
• How to Get, Afford, and Refill Your Prescriptions with Minimum Hassle https://www.additudemag.com/podcast-manage-adhd-medication-dupar/
• What Are the Long-Term Effects of NOT Taking ADHD Medications? Attention Talk Radio with Jeff Copper http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs152/1110806865747/archive/1117765355412.html • Five Lessons That ADHD Medication Can’t Teach You (Parents) https://player.fm/series/adhd-experts-podcast/145-five-lessons-that-adhd-medication-cant-teach-but-parents-can
• Top 3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Taking ADHD Medication https://additudemag.libsyn.com/129-top-3-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-taking-adhd-medication
• Pills and Beyond: A Guide to the Formulations and Delivery Options of ADHD Medication https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-medication-formulation-delivery-system/
Presentations:
• Medication Advice for Women with ADHD with Laurie Dupar: ADHD Palooza https://adhdpalooza.com/product/medication-advice-adhd-women-dupar-2016/
• Medications a Prescription for Success https://chadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/FA02_Coaching_and_ADHD_Medications_A_Prescription_for_Success.pdf
Resources:
• ADHD Medication Log and 13 Key Questions to Ask Your Prescriber When Taking ADHD Medication https://www.iactcenter.com/medlog-questions/
• The Ultimate Guide to ADHD Medication https://nursing.uiowa.edu/sites/default/files/documents/continuing-education/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-ADHD-Medication_2019-Revised.pdf
• How Do You Know That ADHD Medication is Working? http://assets.addgz4.com/pub/free-downloads/pdf/How-Do-We-Know-the-Medication-is-Working.pdf
