<description>&lt;p&gt;ADHD stimulant medication use is rising in New Zealand, but questions about safety and side effects remain - as does the stigma surrounding these meds.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In the first episode of Season three, Sonia Gray explores what ADHD medication actually does - and what it doesn&amp;rsquo;t. You&amp;rsquo;ll hear 11-year-old Tilly take her morning pill and describe, in real time, how it changes the way she feels.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Sonia also speaks with Professor Dave Coghill about how stimulant medication works. Dave addresses some common concerns around safety and effectiveness, and explains what a comprehensive medication trial should involve.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Medication isn&amp;rsquo;t the only treatment for ADHD. But for many, it can be life-changing.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Note: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional about treatment decisions.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Guests: &lt;br&gt;Professor Dave Coghill&lt;br&gt;Tilly and Bex&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Resources:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="https://www.adhd.org.nz/"&gt;ADHD NZ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;No Such Thing as Normal is made with support from NZ On Air&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

No Such Thing as Normal

NZME

ADHD medication - Is is safe? Is it effective? 

FEB 27, 202644 MIN
No Such Thing as Normal

ADHD medication - Is is safe? Is it effective? 

FEB 27, 202644 MIN

Description

ADHD stimulant medication use is rising in New Zealand, but questions about safety and side effects remain - as does the stigma surrounding these meds. In the first episode of Season three, Sonia Gray explores what ADHD medication actually does - and what it doesn’t. You’ll hear 11-year-old Tilly take her morning pill and describe, in real time, how it changes the way she feels. Sonia also speaks with Professor Dave Coghill about how stimulant medication works. Dave addresses some common concerns around safety and effectiveness, and explains what a comprehensive medication trial should involve. Medication isn’t the only treatment for ADHD. But for many, it can be life-changing. Note: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional about treatment decisions. Guests: Professor Dave CoghillTilly and BexResources:  ADHD NZNo Such Thing as Normal is made with support from NZ On AirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.