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ADHD. These medications help improve the signs and symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity, sometimes dramatically. Examples include Concerta, Metadate, Ritalin, Dexedrine and Adderall XR. Stimulant drugs are available in short-acting and long-acting forms (Hallowell & Ratey, 2005). The right dose varies from adult to adult, and child to child. It may take some time to find the correct dose. The dose may need to be adjusted if significant side effects occur or as you or your child matures.
Alternative Medicine
Many parents of children with ADHD and adults diagnosed with ADHD want to know if there are other options out there besides taking stimulants. Some believe in a more realistic and “natural way” of managing ADHD. There's little 
research that indicates that alternative medicine treatments 
can reduce ADHD symptoms. Before considering any alternative 
interventions, talk with your doctor to determine if the 
therapy will be safe. Some alternative medicine treatments that 
have been tried, but are not yet fully proved scientifically. They 
include:
• Yoga, meditation and exercise. Doing regular yoga routines or 
meditation and relaxation techniques may help you relax and 
learn discipline, as well as helping your mood and anxiety. Any 
form of exercise is likely to do the trick. It helps kids and adults 
with ADHD release energy in a healthy, constructive way.
• Special diets. Most diets that have been promoted for ADHD involve eliminating foods thought to increase hyperactivity, such as sugar, caffeine, common allergens such as wheat, milk and eggs. Some diets recommend eliminating artificial food colorings and additives or to be gluten free. So far, studies haven't found a consistent link between diet and improved symptoms of ADHD.
• Mirrors. Researchers claim that having a child complete tasks in front of a mirror may help children with ADHD stay focused. The mirrors act as a coach to remind them they're getting off task. In one study, the more time ADHD kids spent looking in the mirror, the better they were at completing the puzzle they were given. The mirror method only works if the child has a clear diagnosis of ADHD. In normal children, the mirrors may actually decrease attention and performance.