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ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe? Hardcover – May 15, 2022

by Walt Karniski MD (Author)
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Answers the two most important questions about the use of medication to treat ADHD. Does medication work? And is it safe?

In ADHD Medication, Dr. Walt Karniski uses his 40 years of experience as a developmental pediatrician to address important concerns that parents have about the use of medication for the treatment of ADHD.

Because there is no medical diagnostic test to definitively “make a diagnosis” of ADHD, it is easy for critics to dismiss ADHD as a disorder fabricated by doctors, teachers, and pharmaceutical companies. Some parents blame themselves, and react with guilt, believing that they should have raised their child differently. So when you are presented with the diagnosis of a medical disorder in your child, is it any wonder that you might react with confusion, guilt, or denial? It doesn’t have to be that way.

Parents are surprised to learn that there are almost 50 different medications used to treat ADHD, representing only two primary medications. This book addresses such issues as how to determine if medication is needed, how to decide which medication is the right fit for your child, whether children can outgrow ADHD, how to eliminate medication side effects, and how you can discuss the need for medication with your child. Most importantly though, this book answers the questions: Does ADHD medication work, and is it safe?

This bookis a powerful resource for parents and practitioners alike seeking to understand the treatment of ADHD in children.

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  1. Print length
    336 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
  4. Publication date
    May 15, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    5.76 x 1.08 x 8.9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    153815577X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1538155776
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This book is a unique and comprehensive resource for parents, teachers, and professionals who parent, teach, diagnose, and treat young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Karniski brings his 40 years of experience as a Developmental Pediatrician who has treated over 5,000 young people with ADHD to provide extensive information about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, particularly regarding stimulant and non-stimulant medications. This book is written in an understandable and empathetic way for a lay or professional audience. Dr. Karniski also provides guidance on how to minimize side effects of medications. This is an excellent book that will be the standard reference for how and why to treat ADHD.

-- Michael Rapoff, professor emeritus, department of pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center

Dr. Karniski's book is as readable as it is informative. It will be immediately useful to parents and non-medical mental health professionals alike. It is both comprehensive and approachable—a rare accomplishment.

-- Martin D. Cohen, PhD, licensed psychologist

With this book, Dr Karniski has paired his extensive clinical and academic experience with comprehensive research to address a complex and controversial issue with clarity and compassion. In so doing, he offers an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and primary care health professionals who seek a more thorough understanding of ADHD and its treatment. He provides an especially thorough discussion of what has become a confusing array of medication options available to those for whom medical treatment is appropriate, and it is here that his book really shines. This is a thoughtfully written book by a gifted and dedicated physician who has devoted his professional career to the study of child and adolescent development and behavior and to the support of those individuals who meet problematic challenges academically and socially as they mature. I highly recommend this book.

-- William T. (Bill) Read, MD, FAAP, developmental and behavioral pediatrician, retired

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Answers the two most important questions about the use of medication to treat ADHD. Does medication work? And is it safe?

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (May 15, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 153815577X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1538155776
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.38 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.76 x 1.08 x 8.9 inches
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  • Kate Gate
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough and easy to understand
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
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    I first heard Dr. Karniski in a webinar/podcast and immediately purchased this book. I am an adult-diagnosed female with ADHD and have a 7-year-old son with ADHD. I was lucky to be prescribed a medication that worked from the onset. I want the same for my son (crossing my fingers), so I read this book in preparation for meeting with his prescriber. I feel confident that we’ll be able to make informed medication decisions and hopefully square away the right dose and even combination therapy if needed to ensure my son can have better access to his education and social relationships.
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  • John Santamaria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Important contribution to the ADHD discussion
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022
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    Dr. Karniski has made a significant contribution to the oft debated topic of ADHD diagnosis and treatment. He brings to bear decades of experience as a well-trained behavioral pediatrician, academician, dad, and owner of a school specially designed to educate children with learning disabilities. While reading the text, it is clear that Dr. Karniski is passionate about caring for these children and gives us a glimpse into his years of practice by relating case studies. As a pediatrician, I agree with Dr. Karniski’s approach to ADHD diagnosis and treatment, but the value of “ADHD Medication: Does It Work and is it Safe?” may be even greater to those questioning the diagnosis in their child and those with concern for the safety of recommended treatments. It is only with presentation of the research, airing of opinion, and fair-minded discussion that we continue to improve. There is enough information about ADHD in Dr. Karniski’s book to satisfy both those new to this topic and the seasoned professional.
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  • Mrs. Books
    5.0 out of 5 stars I’d give it 100 stars if I could
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2023
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    As a parent of a teen with ADHD, I cannot thank Dr Karniski enough for taking the time to share the knowledge and wisdom of his life’s work in this book. The writing is congenial, not scientific. It’s very understandable. And his care and empathy for those of us affected by someone with ADHD in our lives is evident throughout the book. It is an EXTREMELY well written book. The book is well worth every penny! Thank you to Dr Karniski and his family for sharing this book with those of us in the battle!
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