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Stephanie Sarkis Author, Counselor, and ADHD Expert
 

Archive for January, 2009

Stimulant medication may improve driving in ADHD young adults

Young adults taking stimulant medication had significantly improved driving performance on a simulator compared to the placebo group. Also, it was found that there was no significant differences in driving performances between atomoxetine (Strattera, a non-stimulant) and placebo. ADHD rating scale scores were decreased by at least 30 percent in 80% of the group that [...]

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Pilots and psychiatric medications

I never realized that the Federal Aviation Administration could decline someone from becoming certified if they took certain psychiatric medications – even antidepressants and/or medications for ADHD, or if they had a psychiatric diagnosis such as depression or ADHD. If you have or have had a psychiatric diagnosis or are taking medication, you are required [...]

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And this is why I love Anderson Cooper.

Start watching this video around 1:58.   Anderson starts playing with (and talking to) the stray puppies instead of doing his broadcast.  “Hey, you…Hey, you…I’m sorry…” I love his empathy. I love how Paula Zahn repeatedly tries to redirect him back to the story – she sounds just like an annoyed teacher. “Anderson…” Anderson and the puppies Tweet [...]

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