What Causes ADD?
There are many theories. One is “Family Discord: a theory that has a lot of support is the family discord concept. The theory suggests that a chaotic family life or marital discord in the family would cause the children affected by those stresses to become ADD. In cases where the marital discord is affected by.. read more →
ADHD-Correcting the Problem
“Regulating the brain to a more functional pattern may not fix the individual stresses in one’s life, but at least the brain can take a more active role in problem solving. Untreated, the individual may be driven ever deeper into nonfunctional and slow brainwave patterns. Neurofeedback is a treatment that can normalize the dysfunctional.. read more →
ADD and Depression, Anxiety, Conduct Problems
“Studies have estimated that 30 percent of people with ADD are depressed, 30 percent have an anxiety disorder, and 50 percent have conduct problems. This does not make for a happy life. Those with ADD usually receive a lot of criticism. It seems that someone is always critical of their behavior and performance. If it.. read more →
ADD and DRUG ABUSE and ALCOHOL
The Link between ADD and Drugs and Alcohol Alcohol, drugs, and ADD are frequent companions. Virtually every study we have seen supports this conclusion, and it certainly holds up in our clinical practice. Using alcohol and drugs is an “easy” way to deal with difficult situations. As one of our twenty-year-old patients put it. .. read more →
ADD and Risk of Prison
“Although this statement will probably invite challenge, we strongly contend that our jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers are full of ADD adolescents and adults. After all, we are talking about risk takers, individuals who have no fear but who cannot foresee consequences. It is easy to see that there is a recipe for.. read more →
ADD and Road Rage, Natural Help
“If people are aware they are ADD, they may exercise more caution and be very careful, methodical drivers to compensate for their inattention. Others do not compensate or even realize their driving style is risk-taking. Many people who are ADD are often too distracted to know it, but they be a driving nightmare for everyone.. read more →
ADD and Driving–A Dangerous Mix
“ADD and Driving–A Dangerous Mix ADD people are individuals who cannot see consequences. They have five times more auto accidents than people without ADD. Adults send adolescent drivers out at night with no medication because if they get the medication they cannot sleep. So, a 3,500 pound automobile that will travel at speeds greater.. read more →
Women with ADD
“Because we have a general practice, people frequently do not come in for neurofeedback, even though their problem indicates that neurofeedback would be the most effective treatment. Ann and Tom came in for marital therapy at Tom’s insistence. He was ready to leave Ann if things did not change. Tom reported Ann was smart, loving,.. read more →
Professionals with ADD
“DON’T STAND UP AND GIVE A TALK: Adults with ADD are too easily distracted to give good talks. They are bright, enthusiastic, and witty, but they ramble. It is impossible for them to stay on track. If someone does something distracting, they are lost. For example, if asked a question, their answer is likely.. read more →
Adult ADD and Neurofeedback
John was a thirty-nine-year-old independent contractor who built small single-family houses. He came to us because of a long history of ADD that he readily acknowledged was a condition which kept him from being more successful. He reported that he was sure his father was ADD and perhaps one of his brothers. He wanted help. .. read more →