Much is known about the side effects that are brought about by ADHD medications. Consequently, more people are turning to alternative methods, such as various alternative ADHD therapies, in addressing the symptoms of the disorder. However, despite the growing number of people using alternative treatments, this question still lingers in the minds of some people: Is ADHD therapy better than taking ADHD drugs? To answer this question, let us first look at the advantages of taking ADHD medications. For years, drugs used in the treatment of ADHD such as Ritalin, Concerta, and Adderall have been proven effective in alleviating the symptoms of ADHD. This is why doctors still use these medications despite the known side effects that go along with these drugs. Doctors believe that although many side effects can occur from the intake of ADHD medications, patients can still obtain more advantages from it than disadvantages. The most important thing to do so that the disadvantages will not outweigh the number of advantages that patients obtain from medications is to maintain close communication with the doctor and to report any unpleasant behavior or side effect that may occur while taking the drug. Now, let us take a look at the advantages of using an ADHD therapy other than the usual …show more content…
Alternative treatments have been said to work out well for some patients, although results can be seen only after some time of regular use. The best thing about using alternative treatments such as diet therapy, behavioral therapy, homeopathic remedies, herbal remedies, and cognitive therapy is that they have no side effects on the patients - be it children, teenagers, or adults. Therefore, there is no need to worry that the patient may be in danger of another set of discomforting experiences. Moreover, ADHD therapy may be considerably less expensive than prescription