Marijuana replaces Ritalin treatment in Children and Adolescents with ADD/ADHD

Brief Overview 
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is also known as hyperactivity or attention deficit disorder (ADD). ADHD is a common condition that affects children and adolescents, while ADD is more common in adults.
        The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that 3% to 5% of children have ADHD. Some experts, though, say ADHD may occurs in 8% to 10% of school age children. Experts also question whether kids really outgrow ADHD. What that means is that this disorder may be more common in adults than previously thought.

       Children with ADHD generally have problems paying attention or concentrating. They can't seem to follow directions and are easily bored or frustrated with tasks. They also tend to move constantly and are impulsive, not stopping to think before they act. These behaviors are generally common in children. But they occur more often than usual and are more severe in a child with ADHD.

Panic with/without Agoraphobia

Panic disorder with agoraphobia

Panic disorder is a condition in which a person has :

• episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly, often without warning. 
• These episodes—called panic attacks—can last from minutes to hours. 
• They may occur only once in a while, or they may occur quite frequently. 
• The cause, or "trigger," for these attacks may not be obvious. 
• A diagnosis of panic disorder is usually made after a person experiences at least 2 panic attacks that occur without reason and are followed by a period of at least 1 month of fear that another attack will happen.

What happens during a panic attack?

Panic attacks are associated with physical symptoms that include the following:

• Shaking or trembling
• Feeling that your heart is pounding or racing
• Sweating
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Shortness of breath
• Feeling that you are choking
• Nausea
• Cramping
• Dizziness or weakness
• An out-of-body feeling
• Tingling or numbness in your hands, arms, feet or legs
• Chills or hot flashes