Review: Easy to read, comprehensive resource about ADHD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
It was only last week that I watched a program on television about 'the ease' in which doctors prescribe medications for ADHD,  to kids with a few of the 'so-called' ADHD symptoms.The program made me feel angry - as we raise young generations of kids on pharmaceutical drugs, they often can't JUST get off them and it causes problems for them when they reach adulthood.Which brings me to this book - - 'ADHD Explained' by C.K. Murray explores and explains ADHD, in an easy-to-read, well written manner.  It discusses the misconceptions and the myths about ADHD which I found really interesting.To be totally honest,  I have often wondered if ADHD is actually even a 'real' illness, in my day it would have been called plain 'hyperactivity'  but ADHD Explained convinces me, I'm wrong.I found the chapter about media (TV/internet/video-games) hit the hardest.  To quote the author."Studies show that faster paced media increases the risk of attention issues.  The brains of children adapt to that speed, so when they have to actually engage in the slower pace of life, they go nuts. It's like forcing a cheetah to move at a sludge pace."To read that there are alternative, natural DRUG FREE ways to treat ADHD, makes me feel less worried.  If I was a parent with a child with ADHD, it is certainly the way I would try first before going down any 'medication road.'  The author discusses changes in diet, excercise, different therapies.If you have or think you have a child who is ADHD, I urge you to purchase this book.  It's a wonderful resource.