As more and more news regarding the dangers of ADHD drugs makes it through to the mainstream media, parents of ADHD children are becoming increasingly concerned, and many are now going in search of effective homeopathic solutions.
As is to be expected though, the giant pharmaceutical companies are not about to sit back and watch while their profits take a serious knock.
Their first line of defense is to try, and discredit natural remedies and other non-medicated solutions.
For example, they say their research has shown that Behavioral Modification Therapy is very time intensive, and that even in cases where it has produced results, the results are marginal at best, and that results cannot be guaranteed.
Ironically, even the most powerful ADHD prescription drugs can't guarantee satisfactory results, and in fact, they frequently tend to make a child's ADHD worse.
ADHD prescription meds have also been directly linked to a disturbing number of child and teen suicides.
On the other hand, no ADHD child has ever committed suicide as a result of Behavioral Modification Therapy.
The large drug companies also like to insinuate that they are the only ones who are producing treatments based on scientific facts, but in truth, there are a number of natural treatments out there that utilize ingredients which have been used by man since the beginning of time to treat a huge range of problems.
Reputable homeopathic practitioners are familiar with which ingredients can benefit a child with ADHD.
For example, they know that Hyoscyamus (30C), which comes from a plant known as henbane, is highly effective at controlling/treating hyperactivity, particularly in cases involving children.
Companies that manufacture these natural treatments don't need to always do independent research for each and every ingredient they decide to use in a formula designed specifically for children with ADHD.
Having said all that, such a company should definitely be running their operation in FDA approved facilities, so as to provide their customers with complete peace of mind.
If natural remedies for ADHD are so effective and so affordable, why are so many children still being given expensive and also incredibly powerful prescription meds? The companies that are manufacturing these drugs are the same people who are funding government studies and research.
Without them, the funding stops, so there is plenty of incentive to keep the general public in line.
Additionally, the vast majority of us are brought up to believe that doctors know best, so if a doctor tells you stimulant drugs are the best option, then surely they must well and truly be the best option.
In truth, doctors are not always right, and there are many doctors who don't support the use of stimulant drug for treating ADHD in children as young as six years of age.
Many keep their opinions to themselves though, for fear of the possible consequences.
My personal advice would be that you should at the very least try a good homeopathic treatment.
If after a few months you still haven't seen any improvement in your child, then by all means go along with the prescription drug approach.