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ADD and Zombies: Fearless Medication Management for ADD and ADHD Paperback – June 30, 2020

by Wes Crenshaw (Author), Kelsey Daugherty (Author)

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Wes Crenshaw and Kelsey Daugherty guide readers on medication management for ADD and ADHD using advice drawn from thousands of hours of clinical contact with hundreds of fascinating clients. Written in an engaging, conversational style for readers of all ages, the authors explore what it means to have ADD, describe how to get an accurate evaluation, examine co-occurring diagnoses and how they are treated in the context of ADD, and explain how to find a good prescriber. They compare and contrast the array of medications available to treat ADD, explain how to use them correctly, and help readers manage and work around the side effects. Crenshaw and Daugherty offer numerous case examples throughout the book to illustrate their integrative model of treatment designed to get readers with an ADD diagnosis on the road to fearless medication management.•Have you been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, or do you suspect you should be? Do you want to be sure you have an accurate diagnosis? Do you wonder if you’re getting the best treatment? Do you have a love-hate relationship with your medication or wonder why it seems to have stopped working? This book is for you.•Does your partner, child, roommate, or friend have ADD? Do you wonder if medication might be right for them, and if so, which one? Do you struggle alongside them to deal with the many side effects of their stimulant? Do you wonder about alternative treatments? This book is for you.•Are you a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant? Do you wish you had broader training and experience in assessing and prescribing for ADD and ADHD? Do you sometimes feel like you’re winging it? Do you wonder if this disorder is over- or underdiagnosed? Do you wish you could refer those cases out, but haven’t anyone to refer them to? This book is for you.

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More than a great resource, which it is, this book is chock full of PUNCH (Provable, Useful, New, CHunks). Crenshaw and Kelsey have written a book whose title I hate but whose content I adore and admire. Teeming with truth told from the trenches, this is the epitome of a book that delivers what it promises and much more.

- Edward Hallowell, M.D., co-author, NY Times bestseller Driven to Distraction, drhallowell.com

Wow! The ultimate user's guide to finding the right ADHD medication and managing it. There is nothing else out there like it. Zombies should be required reading for every family making decisions about ADHD treatment for adults or kids. Its no-nonsense, easy to understand, and medically accurate information will help you find treatments that work - not just for ADHD but also for the many co-existing conditions (including sleep issues) that can come with ADHD. Just as importantly, it highlights what doesn't work or could be dangerous, too. An invaluable resource for ADHD treatment success!

- Melissa Orlov, author and founder of ADHDmarriage.com

ADD and Zombies fills a crucial gap in the books about ADHD medications. It enthusiastically encourages readers to do what their ADHD brains need to do and what is often frowned upon in the medical establishment: question authority. Disarmingly conversational and not at all preachy, it offers an inclusiveness akin to chatting with a super-knowledgeable supportive friend. It respects the concerns, doubts, and confusion that are an inevitable part of the ADHD medication conundrum, including the nearly universal fear that these meds will somehow turn them into zombies. Recognizing that people worry about asking doctors a 'stupid' question, this book offers evidence-based pros and cons so that readers can reach their own conclusions and better collaborate with their doctors. ADD and Zombies empowers its readers to become well-informed and credible advocates for themselves as they navigate the maze of options leading to their optimal treatment. What a unique contribution!

- Ellen Littman, PhD, co-author of Understanding Girls with ADHD

ADD and Zombies is the one book that should be at the top of the reading list for any caregiver of or those diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. Its blend of clinical observations, case histories, and candid assessments of what goes wrong and right in the medical and psychiatric communities creates a very specific, practical, essential guide for sufferers that will make all the difference between frustration and successful, informed treatment.

Very, very highly recommended.

-Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Wes Crenshaw, PhD is a licensed psychologist and board-certified in Couple and Family Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and their families from his private practice, Family Psychological Services, LLC in Lawrence, Kansas. In addition to this book, he is the author of Treating Families and Children in the Child Protective System (Brunner-Routledge, 2004), and I Always Want to Be Where I'm Not: Successful Living with ADD and ADHD (Family Psychological Press). He also appears occasionally on public radio stations across the nation and regularly in the Kansas City and St. Louis metros both on radio and TV. He writes regularly for ADDitude magazine. You can learn more about his work at dr-wes.com, follow his tweets of pithy wisdom about ADD, teens, parenting, dating, divorce, marriage, and young adulthood at @wescrenshawphd, or read his blog at familypsychological.com.

Kelsey Daugherty, DNP PMHNP is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatric medication management. She works with Dr. Wes and nine other therapists at Family Psychological Services, LLC in Lawrence, Kansas prescribing psychopharmaceuticals including stimulant medication on protocol. She did her doctoral research project on stimulant tolerance and has coauthored several articles in ADDitude magazine. She consults worldwide via video on complex cases of ADD, ADHD, and co-occurring mental health disorders.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Family Psychological Press (June 30, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1733462376
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1733462372
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches

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Wes Crenshaw, PhD is a licensed psychologist and Board Certified in Couples and Family Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He specializes in working with adolescents, young adults and their families from his private practice, Family Psychological Services, just outside the Kansas City metro. He is the author of Treating Families and Children in the Child Protective System (Brunner-Routledge, 2004), Dear. Dr. Wes: Real Life Advice for Teens; and Real Life Advice for Parents of Teens (Family Psychological Press). He has co-authored the Double Take advice column since November 2004. Dr. Wes has been married since 1985 and has two children both of whom helped in the conceptualization and editing of this book. He is a frequent guest on radio and TV where he discusses, teens, parenting and ADD. You can learn more about his writing and practice at www.dr-wes.com or follow his tweets of pithy wisdom about ADD, teens, parenting, dating, divorce, marriage, and young adulthood @wescrenshawphd

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Rafi H
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2021
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Excellently written, engaging, thoughtful, well balanced. Considers the broad spectrum as well as alternatives, concluding with a balanced multi-pronged approach

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Tina
Great resource for ADHD with a terrible title
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I was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of months ago (at age 39) and this is the best resource I've encountered so far! Dr. Wes and Dr. Kelsey are clearly experts in their fields and also in communicating difficult information without patronizing. The authors presented information in an extremely accessible and readable (or listenable — the audiobook is well-narrated) format. They do a wonderful job of providing the clinical terminology and then breaking it down into plain language that doesn't require a PhD to understand.

There is a dearth of resources on ADHD medication that offer more than surface-level information. Dr. Wes and Dr. Kelsey really dig into the science of stimulant and non-stimulant options, as well as the similarities and differences among the plethora of options available, and their integrative approach to treating ADHD with both medication and therapy. They even cover alternative treatment options and explain how to apply the scientific method when considering the validity of ADHD studies or researching products that claim to help or even "cure" ADHD (spoiler alert: there is no cure for ADHD).

Most chapters start with a vignette (often an amalgamation of clients to protect their identities) depicting how ADHD can present in different individuals and situations. These vignettes lead into a well-rounded discussion around a particular aspect of treatment and/or medication management. This approach humanizes ADHD and teaches readers valuable lessons without shoving the information forcibly into your brain. They also mention, more than once, that their word isn't the be-all and end-all of ADHD treatment and suggest how to diplomatically present some of their suggestions to your own treatment team if you are struggling to feel heard.

As much as I enjoyed this book, I also have three qualms.

First, the authors use the outdated term "ADD" throughout the book, rather than the diagnostic label of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Their reasoning, as indicated in the first footnote on the first page of the chapter titled "Should I Read This Book?", is as follows: "...we're going to refer to this condition generically as ADD, because the vast majority of people who have it are not hyperactive. Moreover, most laypeople refer to this condition simply as ADD, and laypeople are the audience for this book." I feel like that would be a great opportunity to emphasize that ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is no longer an official diagnosis, but is now considered Inattentive Type under the ADHD umbrella, per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5).

Second, the primary title of the book, "ADD and Zombies," while memorable, feels like a marketing tactic to tap into the popularity of the "zombie" internet trend. The zombie effect of being overmedicated for ADHD is mentioned approximately twice, and zombies are not in any way a running theme of the book. The subtitle, "Fearless Medication Management for ADD and ADHD" is much more descriptive of the content and would still stand out in the sea of available books on ADHD.

Third, in the print version (probably also the Kindle version), some of the footnotes contain key explanations that can be easily overlooked. In the audiobook version, all the footnotes are inserted into the narrated text where they're indicated in the print version. I distinctly remember Dr. Wes addressing the use of "ADD" early on in the audiobook, but read through two and a half chapters before I noticed the footnotes contained more than just source citations (insert joke about ADHD and attention to detail here). Don't miss out!

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I learned a lot from this book! It's a great overview of ADHD, related myths, and treatment options. I bought a print copy after listening to the audiobook to mark up and use as a tangible reference for discussions with my treatment team, family, and/or friends. I feel better prepared to discuss medication management with a qualified professional, and ask enough of the appropriate questions to make sure my providers and I are all on the same page.

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Great Medication Guide for us ADDers
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2021
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I strongly recommend this book for ADD diagnosed folks who want a greater understanding of their diagnosis and treatment. Great insight

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