Brain chemical has key role

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Brain chemical has key role in ADHD, studies show WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters)

- Two studies published on Monday showed the importance of a brain chemical in

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, with researchers saying it might help

explain why people with ADHD often are substance abusers.

Researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health focused on the role of

dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain involved in governing movement,

emotional response and the ability to feel pleasure and pain.

A team led by Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the NIH's National Institute on Drug

Abuse, documented decreased dopamine activity in the brains of a group of adults

with ADHD. Volkow said the decreased dopamine activity related to systems

involved with attention and cognition, but also with reward.

Researchers have known that people with ADHD are more likely than others to

smoke cigarettes and abuse alcohol, marijuana, cocaine and other drugs. The

decreased dopamine activity in the brains of people with ADHD pointed to an

explanation, Volkow said.

" If you take a drug of abuse, whether it's alcohol, nicotine or cocaine or

methamphetamine -- it doesn't matter -- what you're going to be doing is

temporarily increasing the concentration of dopamine in the brain, " Volkow said

in a telephone interview.

" So a person then has a greater risk (of substance abuse) because it's not just

that they are taking the drug because they want to get high, but by taking the

drug, they may actually feel better and temporarily perform better. "

ADHD is a condition that often becomes apparent in preschool and early school

years. Children with ADHD have a tougher time controlling their behavior and

paying attention.

The usual treatment for ADHD may include drugs like Ritalin, or methylphenidate,

a stimulant intended to lower impulsiveness and hyperactivity and boost

attention. Volkow said the study may explain how such stimulant drugs work in

people with ADHD -- by amplifying dopamine in the brain.

The researchers compared brain scans on 19 adults with ADHD -- average age 32 --

who had never received medication for the condition to brain scans of 24 healthy

adults of a similar age without ADHD.

A team of researchers led by Dr. Philip Shaw of the NIH's National Institute of

Mental Health used MRI exams to look at the brain structure of 105 children with

ADHD and 103 children without ADHD. The researchers also performed DNA testing.

They found that a version of a gene involved with dopamine appeared to be

associated with ADHD and with thinner tissue in areas of the brain that control

attention.

The studies were published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

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Hello Folks,

Just in case you may not have caught it, this article, as interesting

as it may be, is 6 month old news road kill.

Lenny

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researchers saying it might help explain why people with ADHD often

are substance abusers.

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Lenny, As sad and difficult as it may be, it often falls upon us parents to sort out the older "roadkill" studies from the "oldies, but goodies" (which DO exist, by the way). This is not an easy feat by any means, since many of us do not even have full access to various published studies, without having to pay to access them. Some years ago, I recall Drs. Bradstreet and Kartzinel telling the parents and doctors who came to listen to them here in Toronto at the "Open Windows" workshops, that some of the best information was to be found in studies that were not listed under "autism literature or studies". I have found that to be true. Whenever I want to look something up, I hit PubMed or other more general sites first, to look for the information, and do not look for the info on any specific autism-related sites (at least not right away). I have been at this for years, and still have to admit that it is not always easy to separate the

"wheat from the chaff" for many of us, even though our persistence seems to carry us through, despite the many obstacles. It is not easy, to try to make sense of the many autism-related studies we are being bombarded with, when we do not have easy access to the methodologies that were involved in these studies. None of us can comment on any of these studies, to any extent, if we do not have all of the information at hand. Aasa Aasa schaferatsprynet <schafer@...> wrote: Hello Folks,Just in case you may not have caught it, this article, as interestingas it may be, is 6 month old news road kill. Lenny>> http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN03330661> Brain chemical has key role in ADHD, studies show WASHINGTON, Aug6 (Reuters) - Two studies published on Monday showed the importance ofa brain chemical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, withresearchers saying it might help explain why people with ADHD oftenare substance abusers.

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Sorry, I did not mean to send that twice! I got a bit distracted with one of my kids while online,...Aasa <penas7ar@...> wrote: Lenny, As sad and difficult as it may be, it often falls upon us parents to sort out the older "roadkill" studies from the "oldies, but goodies" (which DO exist, by the way). This is not an easy feat by any means, since many of us do not even have full access to various published studies, without having to pay to access them. Some years ago, I recall Drs. Bradstreet and

Kartzinel telling the parents and doctors who came to listen to them here in Toronto at the "Open Windows" workshops, that some of the best information was to be found in studies that were not listed under "autism literature or studies". I have found that to be true. Whenever I want to look something up, I hit PubMed or other more general sites first, to look for the information, and do not look for the info on any specific autism-related sites (at least not right away). I have been at this for years, and still have to admit that it is not always easy to separate the "wheat from the chaff" for many of us, even though our persistence seems to carry us through, despite the many obstacles. It is not easy, to try to make sense of the many autism-related studies we are being bombarded with, when we do not have easy access to the methodologies that were involved in these studies. None of us can comment on any of these studies, to any extent, if we do not have all of

the information at hand. Aasa Aasa schaferatsprynet <schafersprynet> wrote: Hello Folks,Just in case you may not have caught it, this article, as interestingas it may be, is 6 month old news road kill. Lenny>> http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN03330661> Brain chemical has key role in ADHD, studies show WASHINGTON, Aug6 (Reuters) - Two studies published on Monday showed the importance ofa brain chemical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, withresearchers saying it might

help explain why people with ADHD oftenare substance abusers.

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Maurine I gotta tell ya. The diet was ineffective with most kids like your grandson. And I worked with many parents that were absolutely religious about it. SophiaMaurine Meleck <maurine_meleck@...> wrote: You are so right. It is not easy to know how to interpret these studies--and i find ikt difficult to know how to deal with ADHD with the grandson who is now basically off the spectrum and has been for a long time--who neveer stops talking in school and disrupts the

classroom(altho never been formally diagnosed with ADHD so it may not be) and his mother won't do the diet. Thst would be my first line of defense. MaurineAasa <penas7arrogers> wrote: Sorry, I did not mean to send that twice! I got a bit distracted with one of my kids while online,...Aasa <penas7arrogers> wrote: Lenny, As sad and difficult as it may be, it often falls upon us parents to sort out the older "roadkill" studies from the "oldies, but goodies" (which DO exist, by the way). This is not an easy feat by any means, since many of us do not even have full access to various published studies, without having to pay to access them. Some years ago, I

recall Drs. Bradstreet and Kartzinel telling the parents and doctors who came to listen to them here in Toronto at the "Open Windows" workshops, that some of the best information was to be found in studies that were not listed under "autism literature or studies". I have found that to be true. Whenever I want to look something up, I hit PubMed or other more general sites first, to look for the information, and do not look for the info on any specific autism-related sites (at least not right away). I have been at this for years, and still have to admit that it is not always easy to separate the "wheat from the chaff" for many of us, even though our persistence seems to carry us through, despite the many obstacles. It is not easy, to try to make sense of the many autism-related studies we are being bombarded with, when we do not have easy access to the methodologies that were involved in these studies. None of us can comment on any of these studies, to any extent,

if we do not have all of the information at hand. Aasa Aasa schaferatsprynet <schafersprynet> wrote: Hello Folks,Just in case you may not have caught it, this article, as interestingas it may be, is 6 month old news road kill. Lenny>> http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN03330661> Brain chemical has key role in ADHD, studies show WASHINGTON, Aug6 (Reuters) - Two studies published on Monday showed the importance ofa brain chemical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,

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I know that this is just my personal experience, but both of my kids (high and

low

functioning), were very hyper before I tried the diet. From the very beginning I

combined

Feingold along with GFCF, and the result were and are amazing compared to where

we

were. We didn't sleep (literally) for 4 years, until my kids were 3 and 4, until

we started

that diet along with only a few supps in the beginning and low-dose melatonin.

It took a

few months, but we slept for the first time in years. And though we have had to

fine-tune

their diet over the pasat few years, and have done a LOT of biomed, they still

continue to

improve at 8 and 9 years old.

The food dyes and additives are a huge problem with hyperactive kids. Buying

organic

helped a lot too.

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Interresting. My autistic grandson has done fantastic on it so I would at least love to see the other one just try it. MSophia <sophya_lauren@...> wrote: Maurine I gotta tell ya. The diet was ineffective with most kids like your grandson. And I worked with many parents that were absolutely religious about it. SophiaMaurine Meleck <maurine_meleck > wrote: You are so right. It is not easy to know how to interpret these studies--and i find ikt difficult to know how to deal with ADHD with the grandson who is now basically off the spectrum and has been for a long time--who neveer stops talking in school and disrupts the classroom(altho never been formally diagnosed with ADHD so it may not be) and his mother won't do the diet. Thst would be my first line of defense. MaurineAasa <penas7arrogers> wrote: Sorry, I did not mean to send that twice! I got a bit distracted with one of my kids while online,...Aasa <penas7arrogers> wrote: Lenny, As sad and difficult as it

may be, it often falls upon us parents to sort out the older "roadkill" studies from the "oldies, but goodies" (which DO exist, by the way). This is not an easy feat by any means, since many of us do not even have full access to various published studies, without having to pay to access them. Some years ago, I recall Drs. Bradstreet and Kartzinel telling the parents and doctors who came to listen to them here in Toronto at the "Open Windows" workshops, that some of the best information was to be found in studies that were not listed under "autism literature or studies". I have found that to be true. Whenever I want to look something up, I hit PubMed or other more general sites first, to look for the information, and do not look for the info on any specific autism-related sites (at least not right away). I have been at this for years, and still have to admit that it is not always easy to separate the "wheat from the chaff" for many of us, even though our

persistence seems to carry us through, despite the many obstacles. It is not easy, to try to make sense of the many autism-related studies we are being bombarded with, when we do not have easy access to the methodologies that were involved in these studies. None of us can comment on any of these studies, to any extent, if we do not have all of the information at hand. Aasa Aasa schaferatsprynet <schafersprynet> wrote: Hello Folks,Just in case you may not have caught it, this article, as interestingas it may be, is 6 month old news road kill. Lenny>> http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN03330661> Brain chemical has key role in ADHD, studies show WASHINGTON, Aug6 (Reuters) - Two studies published on Monday showed the importance ofa brain chemical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, withresearchers saying it might help explain why people with ADHD oftenare substance abusers. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Sophiahttp://justamom2three.blogspot.com/ Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

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I would like to remind people here that while msg, apartame, high fructose corn syrup (the bad edibles) is a leading cause of hyperactivity, a MAJOR culprit (and remember, your kids spend 6-7 hours/day at school) are the toxic classrooms. I just saw a parent hand deliver the Costco multipack of Chlorox Wipes to our school since this Hib outbreak last week. Lest we forget, formaldehyde in school carpet, baseboard adhesives -- you name it. That reminds me -- I was finally able to purchase a few of Dr. Rapp's videos on Toxic Schools and I know I promised them to some of you last summer. Please remind me so I can get them sent before it gets to be 90 degrees out here again.

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Interresting. My autistic grandson has done fantastic on it so I would at least love to see the other one just try it. MSophia <sophya_lauren> wrote: Maurine I gotta tell ya. The diet was ineffective with most kids like your grandson. And I worked with many parents that were absolutely religious about it. SophiaMaurine Meleck <maurine_meleck> wrote: You are so right. It is not easy to know how to interpret these studies--and i find ikt difficult to

know how to deal with ADHD with the grandson who is now basically off the spectrum and has been for a long time--who neveer stops talking in school and disrupts the classroom(altho never been formally diagnosed with ADHD so it may not be) and his mother won't do the diet. Thst would be my first line of defense. MaurineAasa <penas7arrogers (DOT) com> wrote: Sorry, I did not mean to send that twice! I got a bit distracted with one of my kids while online,...Aasa <penas7arrogers (DOT) com> wrote: Lenny, As sad and difficult as it

may be, it often falls upon us parents to sort out the older "roadkill" studies from the "oldies, but goodies" (which DO exist, by the way). This is not an easy feat by any means, since many of us do not even have full access to various published studies, without having to pay to access them. Some years ago, I recall Drs. Bradstreet and Kartzinel telling the parents and doctors who came to listen to them here in Toronto at the "Open Windows" workshops, that some of the best information was to be found in studies that were not listed under "autism literature or studies". I have found that to be true. Whenever I want to look something up, I hit PubMed or other more general sites first, to look for the information, and do not look for the info on any specific autism-related sites (at least not right away). I have been at this for years, and still have to admit that it is not always easy to separate the "wheat from the chaff" for many of us, even

though our

persistence seems to carry us through, despite the many obstacles. It is not easy, to try to make sense of the many autism-related studies we are being bombarded with, when we do not have easy access to the methodologies that were involved in these studies. None of us can comment on any of these studies, to any extent, if we do not have all of the information at hand. Aasa Aasa schaferatsprynet <schafersprynet (DOT) com> wrote: Hello Folks,Just in case you may not have caught it, this article, as interestingas it may be, is 6 month old news road kill. Lenny>> http://www.reuters. com/article/ latestCrisis/ idUSN03330661> Brain chemical has key role in ADHD, studies show WASHINGTON, Aug6 (Reuters) - Two studies published on Monday showed the importance ofa brain chemical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, withresearchers saying it might help explain why people with ADHD oftenare substance abusers. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Sophiahttp://justamom2thr ee.blogspot. com/ Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search.

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and the majority of the teachers like the idea, too. Of course I am in

California, and it isn't

a hard sell for most here, but there are still major challenges ahead to get

them to follow

through, especially with Gov. Arnold's plan to cut school budgets by 4+ billion

per year.

Guess where the majority of those cuts will go? To special ed.

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Not to mention the toxic spray that the school secretary sprays in the main office every time a child goes home sick-to kill the germs. When I see her coming-I run. maurineRksd y <rksdreedy@...> wrote: I would like to remind people here that while msg, apartame, high fructose corn syrup (the bad edibles) is a leading cause of hyperactivity, a MAJOR

culprit (and remember, your kids spend 6-7 hours/day at school) are the toxic classrooms. I just saw a parent hand deliver the Costco multipack of Chlorox Wipes to our school since this Hib outbreak last week. Lest we forget, formaldehyde in school carpet, baseboard adhesives -- you name it. That reminds me -- I was finally able to purchase a few of Dr. Rapp's videos on Toxic Schools and I know I promised them to some of you last summer. Please remind me so I can get them sent before it gets to be 90 degrees out here again. lolRox Re: Re: Brain chemical has key role Interresting. My autistic grandson has done fantastic on it so I would at least love to see the other one just try it. MSophia <sophya_lauren> wrote: Maurine I gotta tell ya. The diet was ineffective with most kids like your grandson. And I worked with many parents that were absolutely religious about it. SophiaMaurine Meleck <maurine_meleck> wrote: You are so right. It is not easy to know how to interpret these studies--and i find ikt difficult to know how to deal with ADHD with the grandson who is now

basically off the spectrum and has been for a long time--who neveer stops talking in school and disrupts the classroom(altho never been formally diagnosed with ADHD so it may not be) and his mother won't do the diet. Thst would be my first line of defense. MaurineAasa <penas7arrogers (DOT) com> wrote: Sorry, I did not mean to send that twice! I got a bit distracted with one of my kids while online,...Aasa <penas7arrogers (DOT) com> wrote: Lenny, As sad and difficult as it may be, it often falls upon us parents to sort out the older "roadkill" studies from the "oldies, but goodies" (which DO exist, by the way). This is not an easy feat by any means, since many of us do

not even have full access to various published studies, without having to pay to access them. Some years ago, I recall Drs. Bradstreet and Kartzinel telling the parents and doctors who came to listen to them here in Toronto at the "Open Windows" workshops, that some of the best information was to be found in studies that were not listed under "autism literature or studies". I have found that to be true. Whenever I want to look something up, I hit PubMed or other more general sites first, to look for the information, and do not look for the info on any specific autism-related sites (at least not right away). I have been at this for years, and still have to admit that it is not always easy to separate the "wheat from the chaff" for many of us, even though our persistence seems to carry us through, despite the many obstacles. It is not easy, to try to make sense of the many autism-related studies we are being bombarded with, when we do not have easy access to

the methodologies that were involved in these studies. None of us can comment on any of these studies, to any extent, if we do not have all of the information at hand. Aasa Aasa schaferatsprynet <schafersprynet (DOT) com> wrote: Hello Folks,Just in case you may not have caught it, this article, as interestingas it may be, is 6 month old news road kill. Lenny>> http://www.reuters. com/article/ latestCrisis/ idUSN03330661> Brain chemical has

key role in ADHD, studies show WASHINGTON, Aug6 (Reuters) - Two studies published on Monday showed the importance ofa brain chemical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, withresearchers saying it might help explain why people with ADHD oftenare substance abusers. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Sophiahttp://justamom2thr ee.blogspot. com/ Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

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wrote: "The food dyes and additives are a huge problem with hyperactive kids." Didn't we have a discussion about this relatively recently? There was at least one study which was published in the recent months, which showed that food dyes and additives were problemmatic for kids. Here's a link to some more info about this: http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/09/06/additives-lancet.html?ref=rss Aasa King <medfordkings1@...> wrote: I know that this is just my personal experience, but both of my kids (high and low functioning), were very hyper before I tried the diet. From the very beginning I combined Feingold along with GFCF, and the result were and are amazing compared to where we were. We didn't sleep (literally) for 4 years, until my kids were 3 and 4, until we started that diet along with only a few supps in the beginning and low-dose melatonin. It took a few months, but we slept for the first time in years. And though we have had to fine-tune their diet over the pasat few years, and have done a LOT of biomed, they still continue to improve at 8 and 9 years old. The food dyes and additives are a huge problem with hyperactive kids. Buying organic helped a lot too.> >> > http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN03330661> > Brain chemical has key role in ADHD, studies show WASHINGTON, Aug> 6 (Reuters) - Two studies published on Monday showed the importance of> a brain chemical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, with> researchers saying it might help explain why people with ADHD often> are substance abusers.> > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. > > > > > Sophia> http://justamom2three.blogspot.com/> >

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My youngest NT daughter seems to be a little affected by artificials.

We did almost 100% Feingold for a while, I found that while she wasn't

hyper to begin with, the attention span seemed to be a little better,

she wasn't quite as moody, and just seemed to do better. After a while

it didn't seem as if the chemicals affected her but we still try to do

all natural as much as possible. Now my daughter with autism had a

HUGE problem with salicylates, but she was lethargic, not hyper, and

her primary issue seemed to be gastric with diarrhea.

Debi

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> Interresting. My autistic grandson has done fantastic on it so I

would at least love to see the other one just try it.

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> > a brain chemical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, with

> > researchers saying it might help explain why people with ADHD often

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