A 14-Month Randomized Clinical Trial of Treatment Strategies for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Here, we discuss the natural treatments used by many individuals with ADHD to augment medication.ġ The MTA Cooperative Group. Still, the widely-cited Multi-Modal MTA Cooperative Group Study 1 concluded that medication combined with behavior therapy is the optimal treatment of ADHD in school-age children. The fact remains: Between 80%-85% of patients with ADHD experience a positive response to methylphenidate and/or amphetamine - the two main classes of stimulant medication. For those people who do not want to take the medication route behavioral therapy, nutrition and lifestyle changes, and/or brain training, among other natural therapies designed to improve focus and impulsivity may help alleviate some ADHD symptoms. Medication is a valuable tool for managing the core symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD).
A healthy diet is one way to treat adhd without medication.
