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ADHD and Marijuana Abuse

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:38:33 +0000

Let’s face it: there are an overwhelming number of people with ADHD who self-medicate with marijuana.

May 2012 Inspirational Desktop Calendar

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:48:44 +0000

Download May’s Inspirational Desktop Calendar! “The Importance of Humor” Download your FREE Inspirational Wallpaper! 768 x 1024 1024 x 1280 1440 x 1920 (Select the resolution/size of the wallpaper that best fits your screen, and right-click to ‘Set as Desktop Background…”)

Underneath the ADD, Who are You?

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:53:47 +0000

Codependence can be a major stumbling-block in ADD/ADHD families, especially those with a mix of ADD and non-ADD members.

Attention ADD/ADHD Master Arguers: It’s Time to Lose

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:28:18 +0000

As an ADD/ADHDer, it’s safe to say that you’re a heavyweight arguer; many rapid-fire thinkers like to use arguments as a multi-purpose tool. Break the habit.

ADHD Reprimands: Watch Your Language

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:36:02 +0000

Language is such a powerful part of who we are, and it should not be treated lightly, especially with ADD/ADHD children. Avoid using degrading language.

April 2012 Inspirational Desktop Wallpaper

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:56:53 +0000

Download April’s Inspirational Desktop Calendar! “Resilience… You can positively transform your life.” Download your FREE Inspirational Wallpaper! 768 x 1024 1024 x 1280 1440 x 1920 (Select the resolution/size of the wallpaper that best fits your screen, and right-click to ‘Set as Desktop Background…”)

Fantasy vs. Reality in ADD/ADHD Family Life

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:35:29 +0000

Let’s be honest, the rest of the time it’s a lot of rushing, bickering, cleaning up, doubling back for forgotten things, crying, conflicting schedules, sick days, and so on. When the family has an ADD/ADHD parent, ADD/ADHD child, or both, that goes double.

Stop Your ADD/ADHD Kid from Being Bullied Before it Starts

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:25:07 +0000

There is no predicting the way that children will treat each other. Sometimes the dynamics simply get mean and ADD/ADHD children can be easy targets to bully.

The Compassion Cure: An End to ADD/ADHD Self-Loathing

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:51:09 +0000

For many ADD/ADHD thinkers, especially those from older generations weighed down by labels and taboos, there is no denying the scars that still linger from years or decades of mistreatment. Instead of understanding the profound wonder of rapid-fire thinking in unparalleled problem solving, remarkable ingenuity and the power to adapt to new situations, it may even have become the characteristic you dislike most about yourself.

The Importance of College Counseling Services

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:49:50 +0000

Most freshmen enter college having considered their school’s reputation, facilities, majors, faculty, and maybe even the menu at the cafeteria. One thing that’s often overlooked is the schools’ disability services. It is crucial for students with the ADD/ADHD brain type identify the academic and personal support offered to them at college immediately, instead of waiting for an emergency.