Effect of Stimulant Drugs on the Brains of ADHD Patient

Phycology
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Table of Contents
Effect of stimulant drugs on the brains of ADHD patient.............................................................................3
Benefits of using stimulant medications......................................................................................................3
Concerns of parents of children with ADHD................................................................................................4
Explain the concerns of using stimulant drugs to treat ADHD.....................................................................4
References...................................................................................................................................................6
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Effect of stimulant drugs on the brains of ADHD patient
The drug has been targeting a region of the brain that is connected with decision making part,
attention and a part that help in expressing an individual’s personality (Advokat & Scheithauer,
2013). It has been found that the new ADHA treatment has become a deep public concern and
abuse of ADHD medicines. Despite public concern, the doctors are continued to prescribe
Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexedrine just because these medicines are working well. The class of
medicine that has been used to treat ADHD is known as stimulants. Under this treatment, the two
different neurotransmitters use to boost in the brain which known as norepinephrine and
dopamine. Dopamine works as a memory formation. Norepinephrine can be linked with arousal.
The scientists have found that the excess does of stimulants can affect neurotransmitter levels of
the brain and patient can be addicted to it. The important thing is about to notice that no one is
focusing on low dose as the drugs can be more effective at low doses (DeSantis, Noar & Webb,
2009).
Benefits of using stimulant medications
It is often being found that stimulant medications are working really fine and become the most
effective way to the attention of deficit hyperactive disorder symptoms. This medicine directly
works with the brain and change their way of working that makes adult and children be
productive in their work and school (Gregoire-Bottex & Soe, 2018). Using this medicine people
does not face any difficulty in paying attention and reduce the symptoms of ADHA. Stimulants
change the functions of the brain so the patient can feel more organized; make them able to
follow the instructions and also in having positive interactions with others. The patients can work
efficiently in professional and social environment. Stimulant has been used as a medicine for
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