Everyone who works with children should read this book. This book is a summary of “ADHD Nation: Children, Doctors, Big Pharma, and the Making of an American Epidemic,” by Alan Schwarz. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a biological disorder of the brain that can be treated with medications when appropriate. In the 1980s, only 3 percent of American children were diagnosed with ADHD. But now that number is 15 percent—three times what the experts have said is appropriate. Meanwhile, the prevalence of ADHD in other countries such as France, Finland, and Japan, has remained low at below 1 percent. This means that millions of American kids, some as young as three years old, are misdiagnosed and taking powerful stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin for a psychiatric condition they probably do not have. This complete summary of Alan Schwarz’s book reveals the powerful forces fueling its widespread diagnosis and drug treatment through the experiences of three people. One is the father of ADHD and its medications, who now regrets its current misuse. The second is a 7-year-old girl who was misdiagnosed with ADHD. The third is a 14-year-old boy who faked symptoms to get the drug. Both kids spent ten years suffering the consequences of using the medication. Read this book if you are a parent, professional or individual who is dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. This guide includes: * Book Summary—helps you understand the key concepts. * Online Videos—cover the concepts in more depth. Value-added from this guide: * Save time * Understand key concepts * Expand your knowledge

More than 1 in 7 American children get diagnosed with ADHD - three times what experts have said is appropriate - meaning that millions of kids are misdiagnosed and taking medications such as Adderall or Concerta for a psychiatric condition they probably do not have. The numbers rise every year. And still, many experts and drug companies deny any cause for concern. In fact, they say that adults and the rest of the world should embrace ADHD and that its medications will transform their lives. -- Provided by publisher.

Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease by 90% Optimize Your Cognitive Function The must-read summary of “The Alzheimer’s Solution: A Breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline at Every Age,” by Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD. This complete summary of Dean & Ayesha Sherzai’s book explains the biology of Alzheimer’s disease and the five-part program to prevent and reverse cognitive decline. By following this program, ninety percent of us can avoid ever getting Alzheimer’s. The ten percent with strong genetic risk for Alzheimer’s can delay the disease by ten to fifteen years. Those diagnosed with the disease can reverse the symptoms, be cognitively active, and add healthy years to life. This guide includes: • Book Summary—The summary helps you understand the key ideas and recommendations. • Online Videos—On-demand replay of public lectures, and seminars on the topics covered in the chapter. Value-added of this guide: • Save time • Understand key concepts • Expand your knowledge Read this summary and apply the ideas to prevent and reverse the symptoms of this debilitating illness that threaten you and your loved ones.

Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood (2011) by physicians Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey is a detailed study of attention deficit disorder (ADD) first published in 1994. The authors define the disorder, describe its subtypes, explain how it’s diagnosed, outline its effects on the lives of people with the condition, and enumerate its forms of treatment… Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

Debunks myths and misconceptions about ADHD, and discusses the controversies surrounding skyrocketing rates of diagnosis and medication treatment as well as the condition's cost to society.

Empathic, responsible, readable, and extremely useful information for families and teachers about ADHD. The book focuses on over-reactions, impulse control, easy frustration, time management, and organizational problems as key aspects of ADHD. Dr. Kutscher writes with a clear and compelling style in an easy to follow format.

Study Guide to Substance Abuse Treatment is a question-and-answer companion that allows you to evaluate your mastery of the subject matter as you progress through The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment, Fifth Edition. The Study Guide is made up of questions divided into individual quizzes of 10-20 questions each that correspond to the chapters in the Textbook. Questions are followed by an Answer Guide that references relevant text (including the page number) in the Textbook to allow quick access to needed information. Each answer is accompanied by a discussion that addresses the correct response and also (when appropriate) explains why other responses are not correct.