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Question: I Have a son who is twenty seven . He was a patient of Dr Ou Tims as a child for ADHD, He was Diagnosed w severe ADHD through childrens hospital. I am trying to get him help as he is not functioning in daily life. He is depressed turned to drugs to self medicate and is very emotionally unstabele at the moment. He need an adult ADHD doctor to help him get back on track.
Brief Answer:
He needs to see a professional in your area
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Most children with ADHD frequently progress to Adult ADHD which is often associated with drug abuse as well as social maladaptation. The management of ADHD consists of two broad steps. The first is the use of certain medicines to improve the attention as well as to limit the hyperactivity. The second is behavioral therapy wherein they are oriented with their problem so that they can develop suitable coping mechanisms. Incidentally, be it in case of a child or in an adult, such treatments are primarily dealt with by psychiatrists. A psychiatrist also deals with the concurrent issues like drug abuse. A direct one to one interaction and proper follow up is needed for proper management. Hence I would insist you to visit a psychiatrist in your area.
You seem to be located in XXXXXXX Canada. The following links should be helpful in locating a suitable professional in this regard:
https://tyyyyyyyyyts.psycyyyyyyyyyay.com/rms/yyyy_yyyyyyy.php?city=Vancoyyyyy&state=BC&spec=6
http://www.yyyyyh.ca/Vancouver-Coastal/Psychiatrists/index.php?m=heading&ID=22
https://www.yyyyyycom/best-doctors/bc/vancouver/psychiatrist/
http://www.yelp.ca/search?cflt=psycyyyyyys&find_loc=Vancouver%2C+BC
http://www.canadyyyyyyyyyng.com/health/prevention/guide_to_adult_adhd_2.php
Hope that helps. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
He needs to see a professional in your area
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Most children with ADHD frequently progress to Adult ADHD which is often associated with drug abuse as well as social maladaptation. The management of ADHD consists of two broad steps. The first is the use of certain medicines to improve the attention as well as to limit the hyperactivity. The second is behavioral therapy wherein they are oriented with their problem so that they can develop suitable coping mechanisms. Incidentally, be it in case of a child or in an adult, such treatments are primarily dealt with by psychiatrists. A psychiatrist also deals with the concurrent issues like drug abuse. A direct one to one interaction and proper follow up is needed for proper management. Hence I would insist you to visit a psychiatrist in your area.
You seem to be located in XXXXXXX Canada. The following links should be helpful in locating a suitable professional in this regard:
https://tyyyyyyyyyts.psycyyyyyyyyyay.com/rms/yyyy_yyyyyyy.php?city=Vancoyyyyy&state=BC&spec=6
http://www.yyyyyh.ca/Vancouver-Coastal/Psychiatrists/index.php?m=heading&ID=22
https://www.yyyyyycom/best-doctors/bc/vancouver/psychiatrist/
http://www.yelp.ca/search?cflt=psycyyyyyys&find_loc=Vancouver%2C+BC
http://www.canadyyyyyyyyyng.com/health/prevention/guide_to_adult_adhd_2.php
Hope that helps. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
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