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Attention Deficit Disorder
In Adults
Welcome to the Adult ADD web site. It is designed for people interested in the diagnosis and treatment of Adult ADD. It was created and is maintained by people in recovery from ADD.
For professional guidance about the diagnosis or treatment of a specific individual you know, please contact a mental health professional. Do not use the information on this site to diagnose or treat yourself or others. Please be aware that reading this site does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between you and the professionals associated with it. Thank you.
For help considering whether you (or someone you know) may have Adult ADD, click on one of the choices below:
To learn about the treatment of adult ADD:
 | Most people don't know what treatment with ADD is like. Click here to read about the treatment experience of a few of Dr. Schwartz's patients. (Patient-identifying information has been modified.) |
| The most important parts of treatment are the doctor's knowledge and a collaborative doctor-patient relationship. They are what will determine how effective the other components of treatment are. Given a knowledgeable doctor and a good doctor-patient relationship, the next most important component of treatment is usually medication. Click here to learn how Dr. Schwartz uses medication in his ADD practice. Dr. Schwartz's first choice of a ADD medication for treating ADD is usually Vyvanse. Click here for information about this medication. |
| Learn about the treatment effects of the most commonly used types of ADD medications, the amphetamines (Vyvanse, Adderall, Dexedrine, etc) and the methylphenidates (Ritalin, Focalin, Methylin, Concerta, etc). For a short comparison, click on the topic "Adderall vs Ritalin" on the Questions and Answers page. For a more detailed presentation of the differences, click here. |
To learn how to make the best use of the services of your psychiatrist, psychologist, coach or primary care provider, click here.
For more information about Adult ADD:
| Read answers to questions people have asked Dr. Schwartz about the diagnosis and treatment of Adult ADD |
| To search for specific information on this site, use the box below. To leave this site and search the net, unclick the AdultADD.info button. |
To find another ADD specialist on the web, use your favorite search engine and type in Adult ADD [plus either Psychiatrist or Pediatrician or Coach] [plus the name of your city and state]. Then browse through the search results to find the best treatment center in your area.
Or you can check out the ADD therapist directory at ADDResources.org. Dr. Schwartz regrets that he is unable to respond to the many requests he gets for the names of specialists throughout the country.