45: ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Walt Karniski is an author and a Developmental Pediatrician trained at Boston’s Children Hospital. He was the Director of Division of Developmental Pediatricians at the University of South Florida for 15 years. He spent the last 20 years developing and operating three private schools for children with ADHD and anxiety disorder. Throughout his career, Dr. Walt has evaluated close to 10,000 children. His new book is ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe? (Roman & Littlefield, May 15, 2022). Learn more at: adhdmedicationbook.com</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Dr. Walt talks about ADHD in teens how it affects them in their adult life. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What is the real definition of ADHD? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Some children are just not designed to sit still for hours at a time. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How do you know if someone has ADHD? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Medication acts as an imposter in the brain. Dr. Walt further explains.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">When examining two brain scans, is there a difference between one with ADHD and one without?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Is ADHD overdiagnosed? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">There are three indicators how ADHD is a valid neurological condition. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Adults who have ADHD are more likely to go bankrupt. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-le