This displays part of the addictive quality of the drug, along with the increased tolerance to the drug. Doses must be increased with extended use of the drug. Many books are available to help parents and teachers cope with ADHD children by setting strategy and talking through a lot of the feeling associated with the disorder. Some books on the subject are listed below. Many herbal products and natural treatments also exist although the efficacy of these treatments is also controversial and probably ineffective.
Many web sites have information on biofeedback, diet treatments and herbal treatments.
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