Posted by phidippus on August 17, 2012, at 23:40:53
In reply to Initital stimulation precludes ADHD? » phidippus, posted by jane d on August 17, 2012, at 20:12:58
Why would a stimulant drug be helpful in ADD? It is theorized that by making the brain more excited, stimulants paradoxically calm people down. Part of the problem in ADD is that the individuals environment doesnt stimulate their brain sufficiently, as it does in people without the illness. As a result ADD-sufferers often feel bored and look for ways to feel more excited often by rapidly shifting their attention to something new, engaging in thrill-seeking or being constantly on the move. By providing the missing stimulation to the brain, these medicines help people calm down and stay focused.
Eric
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