M.D. Sanford Newmark, Andrew Weil (FRW) ADHD Without Drugs

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For 20 years, Dr. Sandy Newmark has specialized in successfully treating children diagnosed as having ADHD using methods other than psychostimulant medications. Now he has put his best advice into a new book, ADHD Without Drugs: A Guide to the Natural Care of Children with ADHD. This book is written for every adult who cares for or influences the care of children with ADHD: parents first and foremost, plus caregivers, coaches, counselors, educators, physicians, psychiatrists, social workers and therapists -- anyone who wants to learn how to better help all children with ADHD succeed. In the book, Dr. Newmark explains how to treat the whole child, not just the symptoms of ADHD, using safe and natural methods. His successful treatment strategies are written in plain language that parents can understand easily and implement immediately. He also dispels the myths and misinformation surrounding ADHD, as he explains the latest research concerning what ADHD actually is, what causes it, and how it can be treated. For those children who do need conventional medical treatment, he presents a research-based evaluation of the benefits and risks of the most common ADHD medications Parents of any child suspected of or diagnosed with ADHD, even those already taking medication, will find this book invaluable for their child's health, happiness, and success.