Treating Add


Treatment of add involves counseling, medication and education. Medications for attention deficit disorder (ADD) are usually stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall XR, Vyvanse). Atomoxetine and guanfacine as well as other non-stimulants are available.

Cognitive behavioral therapy can be utilized in the treatment of adults suffering from ADD. It helps you recognize and replace thoughts that are automatic or unfounded with positive ones. Marriage and family therapy may assist you in improving your communication and face the challenges of life.

Behavioral therapy

Behavioral therapy is a scientifically-based treatment for many mental illnesses. Generally, treatment for adults with add involves working with a therapist to identify problematic behaviors and develop strategies to deal with the issues. These strategies usually involve replacing an undesirable behavior by implementing an improved one. There are many types of behavioral therapies, such as operant training, classical conditioning and aversion. Other types of behavioral therapy include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as well as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is usually time-bound and emphasizes measurable goals to track progress over time.

Operant conditioning, for instance, teaches people to associate a stimulus with a specific effect. Classical conditioning is a method of teaching people, on contrary, to connect an emotion with a specific action.