NICE guidelines for the management of Adult ADHD came out in 2008 and recommend starting medication such as Lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse) first line. This improves ADHD symptoms in most people fairly quickly if they are tolerated well. However, some individuals may be apprehensive to start stimulant medication initially and seek out natural remedies first. Others may be looking for complementary treatments to enhance their recovery from ADHD with suitable medication. It can be h

Since 1st November 2018 cannabis based products for medicinal use can be legally prescribed in the UK, but only by doctors on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register. This is a huge progressive step forward in medicine. However, it will not be readily available to everyone on the NHS that needs it just yet. Medical cannabis has higher concentrations of the therapeutic Cannabidiol (CBD) and much lower concentrations of the psychoactive Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

There’s a misconception that the treatment of the neurodevelopment disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stops in adolescence. A large body of evidence shows that ADHD can have serious consequences in adulthood too. Adult ADHD can be treated and managed effectively with pharmacological and non-pharmaclogical interventions. There are many successful people who have managed Adult ADHD, such as Justin Timberlake who also suffers from OCD. Please have a read of

Drinking alcohol can be harmful to our health, especially in excess. Alcohol in moderation, i.e. just 1-2 units daily with alcohol free days, is less harmful. However, regularly drinking more than this can be harmful to our physical and mental wellbeing, e.g. increased risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and depression. You may be able to drink every day, feel fine physically and mentally, and still manage to function at home and at work. The unhelpful and misleading term

It's been a busy year so far for enquiries for Adult ADHD assessment! It's been a pleasure assessing clients from very diverse backgrounds who turned out to have Adult ADHD. They're all thankfully on the road to recovery with the right medication and support. I attended the UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN) conference in September 2019 at the Mermaid Conference and Events Centre in London. According to Professor Philip Asherson, UKAAN President, the conference will celebrate 10 y

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