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I find that caffeine helps to calm people down with ADHD it works better on children under the age of 17

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What will caffeine do to someone with ADHD?

Caffeine has not been approved to treat ADHD, nor has it been proven to have any dramatic effects on focus or attention. Caffeine is a very mild stimulant and it belongs to the same class of drugs (psychostimulants) that are commonly used to treat ADHD such as amphetamine or methylphenidate. There have been theories that many people with ADHD benefit more from caffeine and it may be an attempt to self-medicate (similar to the higher proportion of individuals with ADHD that smoke tobacco which contains nicotine); treating ADHD with caffeine is not recommended.


Do children grow out of ADHD or should they receive treatment?

The fact is no. Most kids will not grow out of ADHD but, You can get help with it at a younger age it will help with the rest of there life.


Do energy drinks affect people with ADHD differently?

Energy drinks are very high in caffeine. Caffeine tends to make people with ADHD feel more alert and calm, rather than jittery, as high doses of caffeine make other people feel.


Is there a website that offers more information on the ADHD diet for children?

WebMD has a section on ADHD, which includes diet suggestions for children and adults. There is also a site called ADHD awareness that has some pieces about nutrition. Many ADD/ADHD people self-medicate with caffeine, which should be discouraged.


Can kids with ADHD become professional football players?

Yes. Kids with ADHD can become many things as long as there ADHD does not affect how well they perform there job.


Is there a link between ADHD and a persons diet?

If your son has ADHD that only thing that could really be adding to his hyper activity is sugar and caffeine. It is recommended to remove these from a child's diet who has ADHD.


Where can you find research showing that caffeine may help a child with ADHD?

* The article linked to the right, "The caffeine controversy


How do you calm down kids with ADHD?

Hey-ho. It may not work for everyone, but it works for most. (And me) Caffeine. Yes, caffeine actually does the opposite to a hyperactive child! It's been proven. ______ There is no one answer for this question as each person who has ADHD varies in interest and severity of symptoms. However, assuring proper treatment is important including a treatment plan with medication, lifestyle changes, and psychotherapy.


What help is there for ADHD 5 year old that does not involve drugs?

Caffeine can sometimes calm down hyperactive children. (I know from experience) It does the opposite affect that you'd probably expect.


How many kids are affected from ADHD?

3% to 5% out of 100% of kids.


How can adhd be treaded?

adhd can not be treated and pills or patches can help to calm you down but not cure the adhd!


Is there an ADHD quiz for kids?

There really is not a accurate quiz that you can take that will help you to figure this out. Your doctor should test her for this and you will need to have a conversation with him or her about her behavior.