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\"behavioral <\/picture>In a recent study comparing treatment regimens in\u00a0adolescents with ADHD and substance abuse problems, patients were given Concerta\u00a0with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\u00a0and\u00a0placebo with CBT.\u00a0 The results were surprising, it appeared that both treatment groups had similar reductions in ADHD symptoms.\u00a0 The patients who were treated with Concerta did have more side effect symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, nervousness and increased heart rate.\u00a0 This study shows that CBT may be useful in patients with ADHD, unfortunately CBT has been overlooked by physicians and patients as an alternative to treating ADHD.\u00a0 Part of the problem is that parents and physicians want the quick fix of a pill.\u00a0 There are non-medication alternatives available, many are not effective and can be expensive.\u00a0 Before trying out a new treatment, discuss the alternatives with your provider and make sure there are studies that back up their claims.\u00a0 I have seen many quasi-scientific treatment programs that claim they can “re-align” the brainwaves of children with light therapy and\u00a0EEG biofeedback to treat anything from ADHD, drug addiction, depression\u00a0to autism.\u00a0 These programs do not have peer-reviewed scientific studies to back up their claims.\u00a0 There are inexpensive non-drug effective programs available, one excellent program is Total Focus;<\/a> this program has been studied and recommended by the National Institute of Mental Health and CHADD. \u00a0[Click here for more information on ADHD and teens]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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