Nursing and ADHD disorder
Nursing
ADHD disorder is usually misdiagnosed, mostly in young children. Prescribing medication to children in such cases can cause more harm than good. In most cases, medicine is the best treatment option but does not mean it is the most effective, especially in ADHD treatment. Medication exposes children to side effects, which can range from mild to severe. Prescription of drugs to treat Charlie’s condition can expose him to common mild side effects such as disruption of sleep, loss of appetite, and drowsiness. Moreover, Charlie will be exposed to rare and serious medication side effects such as liver and heart health problems and also worsening of his mental well-being. The medications have short term effects and are not effective in ADHD curing.
Xanax and Adderall are medication are stimulants. There is a widespread perception that medication is a safe treatment option. However, Adderall will likely expose Charlie to either mild or severe side effects. Adderall prescription will likely lead to loss of Charlie’s appetite, reduce his growth, rage, personality changes, and irritability. Usually, stimulants lead to appetite loss (anorexia), insomnia, and irritability. Parents have revealed that their children have either changed their personality or lost their eating appetite due to ADHD medication. These adverse reactions are the driver for the need for holistic treatment alternatives instead of subjecting children to them.
There is no ADHD definitive diagnostic test, and Charlie might be incorrectly diagnosed. The diagnoses have been arrived at after only a clinical interview, and it would not be risky to use the medication treatment approach. There could be several reasons which may have led to Charlie’s disruptive behavior, and ADHD is only one of them. In children, ADHD symptoms are similar to anxiety, depression, nutritional deficiencies, genetic issues, and PTSD symptoms. Therefore, it is not easy to determine the exert cause of his disruptive behavior. It is not advisable to treat the child using both anxiety (Xanax) and ADHD (Adderall) medications because they might not be the causes. Also, it may not be a clinical issue but reacting to inappropriate developmental classroom work as well as peer environment. Medication can be prescribed to Charlie on trial and error basis after observing symptoms.
Furthermore, Charlie’s brain might be hurt by medication prescription. There is a possibility of damaging Charlie’s central nervous system leading to behavioral changes. Also, after Charlie stops taking medication, he can experience persistent brain neurochemical and structural alterations. Simply, the medicines can lead to brain change, making him produce persistent undesired behaviors.
Holistic treatment approaches, such as physical exercises, are available and effective. Understanding of the negative impacts of the medications on the central nervous system calls for alternative treatments. The alternative treatment approaches have no side effects on which risks and children are not exposed to other health and cognitive development problems. Prescription of physical exercise treatment can regulate Charlie’s central nervous system. Research studies reveal that in children, ADHD symptoms are increased by some western nutrition. Nutrition changes have a significant effect on self-regulation. Physical activities such as cycling, elliptical machines, and running are effective stress and ADHD treatment.
In conclusion, physical exercise as an effective non-medication treatment approach. Physical exercises are beneficial in easing and improving ADHD as well as stress symptoms in children. Exercise triggers the brain to produce serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. It has a similar effect on medication but does not present any side effects. Finally, I would prescribe physical exercise treatment as opposed to medications.
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