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Originally Posted by Rob but im sure our geek christi will be able to correct all of my blunders..  |
well....at least you called me "yours"! :-)
Okay....I'm not an ADHD expert, but here's what I know.
You would think that ADHD children wouldn't need a stimulant, after all they are hyperactive, so why would you what to stimulate them even more? Well, it's believed that although ADHD children are hyperactive, they often have slower brain waves in the prefrontral cortex, which is thought to be the result of a neurtransmitter imbalance. Because of this, they have a harder time focussing and concentrating. So, by giving them drugs, such as Ritalin and Adderall, which act as dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (meaning - the end effect is that there is more dopamine and norepinephrine available for longer periods of time), and voila! they are able to concentrate and focus again better...albeit through a stimulant.
Because Adderall is a amphetamine stimulant, people also
misuse it to stay awake longer or to concentrate during college exams.
Does that make sense?
