View Full Version : Treating a recovering methamphetamine addict for ADHD
Dvussmile
12-10-2007, 23:26
My 17yr old daugher is a recovering Meth addict, she is also trying to deal with ADD. Her doctor recently changed her medication to Concerta (methylphenidate). My concern is that in the past week her deminor has completly changed, almost like she is on Meth again. (we know for a fact she isn't) She has no highs or lows, no reaction to anything around her and no motivation for anything.
What if any is an acceptable medication to help her with the ADD? At this point I don't what to do to help her!
Atomoxetine and (apparently) bupropion both have applications as ADD medications. Modafanil has been looked at off-off-label for this as well- it doesn't act through any of the same channels as the the previous two. Ask the doctor about these.
beentheredonethatagain
15-10-2007, 03:37
My 17yr old daugher is a recovering Meth addict, she is also trying to deal with ADD. Her doctor recently changed her medication to Concerta (methylphenidate). My concern is that in the past week her deminor has completly changed, almost like she is on Meth again. (we know for a fact she isn't) She has no highs or lows, no reaction to anything around her and no motivation for anything.
What if any is an acceptable medication to help her with the ADD? At this point I don't what to do to help her!
I want to first say that I respect the Love you have for Your daughter.
I first would ask her if the new medicine is working for her, I mean how does she precive things to be. The reason I am going that way is when you say she acts like she is on Meth but you're sure she isnt , I don't know how you can speak so matter of fact, those who use can be quite cleaver in their use. If she isnt using and the medicine is making her act suspisious then she would be aware of it. and if she says she thinks it works and see's nothing wrong then it would raise a red flag
Swim has used both buproprion(Wellbutrin) and Modafinil for ADHD and found them both too strong but she is a small female. Swim has rea that Modafinil has been used for meth addiction as well as ADHD so it may be the answer.Someone who has used Meth won't find Modafinil (Provigil) to be too strong, more than likely. It can be gotten without a prescription but going to the doctor is a better idea. Swim also has a 20 year old daughter who has been using Meth off and on since age 15 but swim has no control over what she does. She is completely under the influence of her peers so swim cannot help her. Swim hopes that swiy can help own her daughter. It is a heartbreaking thing to go through this, knowing how it could end.