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Old and new controversies in the alternative treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

✍ Scribed by Rojas, Neal L. ;Chan, Eugenia

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2005
Tongue
English
Weight
169 KB
Volume
11
Category
Article
ISSN
1080-4013

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Abstract

Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for treatment of attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become widespread in both referral and primary care populations. We review the purported mechanism of action and available evidence for selected CAM therapies for ADHD. Enduring controversies, such as elimination of artificial food additives, colors, and/or preservatives; the effect of sugar on behavior in children; and the use of EEG biofeedback, have been well studied but lack support as effective sole treatments for ADHD. The initial evidence for some emerging CAM therapies, such as essential fatty acid supplementation, yoga, massage, homeopathy, and green outdoor spaces, suggests potential benefits as part of an overall ADHD treatment plan. More rigorously designed studies are needed to evaluate their effectiveness as single therapy for ADHD. Β© 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. MRDD Research Reviews 2005;11:116–130.

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