Dr Charles Parker

August 17, 2008

ADD/ADHD Medications: Opinions and Experience Counts

Let's talk more about ADD/ADHD Medications: Your may be thinking regarding "opinions and experience" that I am talking about myself... but I am not talking on this post, I am asking - I'm asking you. Yes, I am writing the ADD/ADHD Medication book, but today I was looking around the Internet and find a surprisingly wide variety of observations.
August 10, 2008

Vyvanse Dosage: News and Tips

ADD/ADHD Medications: Frequently Asked Questions on Vyvanse A recent ADD/ADHD treatment question came up on another post comment, and I thought to share it with all of you. So many are wondering how to get Vyvanse correctly titrated - and good news: Shire has the new doses out - just last week. Doses now available 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 mg - may have to wait at the pharmacist for a few days, but they can be ordered. No more messing around with all of the water titration strategies.
July 28, 2008

The Power of Imaginative Mind: Sir Kenneth Robinson

Because you are a reader here you will love this video by Edutopia: Excellent video comments by Sir Kenneth Robinson on remarks earlier discussed here by Taleb in The Black Swan: He addresses the necessary revolution in education, and suggests change in old, outdated education grid based upon linear assumptions... a hierarchy of subjects in our school systems and, dare I say it, our medical education as well.
July 20, 2008

Understanding ADD/ADHD Medications: Pay Attention to the Details

ADD/ADHD medications at first seems simple - if you have ADD, "Here's the script." Yes, I am suggesting we modify our scripting process. The truth is that ADD/ADHD medications do require specific, precise thinking with clear guidelines - or the entire process of medication management can become dangerous, frustrating, or disappointingly ineffective - with disastrous long term consequences. Problems arise much too often. And they are correctable!