ADHD Treatment in Los Angeles
ADHD Treatment
While an ADHD diagnosis is most common in childhood, it can last well into adulthood and make life challenging, no matter when it develops or is diagnosed. As far as a neurodevelopmental disorder goes, ADHD is among the most common, with roughly 7 million children having received a diagnosis at some point in their lives.
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ADHD Treatment in Los Angeles
An Introduction to ADHD Treatment in Los Angeles at Thrive Treatment
Left untreated and unattended to, somewhere in the neighborhood of 60% of those diagnosed in childhood will have clinically significant symptoms as adults, significantly impacting daily life, quality of life, and overall mental well-being. Among adults, the prevalence of ADHD stands at 4.4%.
Perhaps you’ve come across the regrettable undercurrent of public opinion that ADHD isn’t necessarily that serious. That it’s just a little bit of inattention or fidgeting here or there that you can “get over.” The casual disregard that a diagnosis may receive is a sign of how far society still needs to come with respect to mental illness in general and with ADHD specifically.
If you or someone you love has had to live with these disorders personally, you very much understand how profoundly it can affect your wellness and everyday life, and the importance of intervention and professional treatment options.
More importantly and concretely, ADHD is a common co-occurring disorder among those dealing with a substance use disorder (SUD). There is real mental stress at play with those living with ADHD, with many turning to drugs or alcohol as a way to deal with the storm in their minds. Overall, it was found that 23% of young adults seeking treatment for SUD had ADHD, and studies have convincingly shown that diagnosed children and adolescents are at a heightened risk for substance use disorders, necessitating effective coping strategies to address the individual needs of anyone affected by ADHD, from childhood into adulthood.
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At Thrive Treatment, we accept most private insurance plans, and we are in network with Cigna, Optum, First Health, and Anthem Blue Cross. Additional payment options are available, so please don’t hesitate to contact our treatment center to get the help you need for effective ADHD treatment in Los Angeles.
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Understanding ADHD
At this point, it’s instructive to nail down exactly what ADHD is.
ADHD means attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It’s important to understand the three types of ADHD, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does a great job breaking them down:
Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: It is hard for the individual to organize or finish a task, pay attention to details, or follow instructions or conversations. The person is easily distracted or forgets details of daily routines.
Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation: The person fidgets and talks a lot. It is hard to sit still for long (e.g., for a meal or while doing homework). Smaller children may run, jump, or climb constantly. The individual feels restless and has trouble with impulsivity. Someone expressing impulsive behavior may interrupt others a lot, grab things from people, or speak at inappropriate times. It may also be hard for the person to wait their turn or listen to directions. A person with impulsiveness may have more accidents and injuries than others.
Combined Presentation: Symptoms of the above two types are equally present in the person, impacting behaviors, executive functioning, time management, and much more.
As for the root cause of ADHD, the jury is still out, but it’s thought that genetics plays a big part, as well as environmental factors like nutrition, brain trauma or injury, exposure to toxic substances like lead, alcohol or tobacco use during pregnancy, being born premature, or with a low birth weight. Ultimately, the research is still ongoing, but there are multiple factors at play when creating a comprehensive treatment program for ADHD therapy in Los Angeles.
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Getting Help for ADHD
Deciding to get help isn’t an admission of defeat; rather, it’s accepting an invitation to heal a troubled and turbulent mind. Overcoming these mental health conditions is difficult, and professional interventions combined with evidence-based, effective treatment can make a huge difference in overcoming the challenges of ADHD.
Anyone who suspects they or a loved one may have ADHD needs to see a mental health professional, like a psychologist or psychiatrist who’s well-versed in the disorder, because being accurately diagnosed is imperative to getting the mental health treatment you need. Even though there isn’t any specific test for it, there is a standardized way to reach a conclusion, which is found by way of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).
Often, how ADHD is treated is through the use of prescription drugs in medication treatment and medication management, with stimulants that work by increasing the amount of dopamine in your brain. The most commonly prescribed of these medications are Adderall and Ritalin. However, drugs, even prescription ones, naturally come with their own risk of becoming habit-forming and addictive, but reassuringly, in a decade-long study, it was found that treating ADHD with medication doesn’t necessarily increase the chance for a subsequent substance use disorder. Talking to a professional about your medical history with addiction, personal needs, and reactions to medication is the best way of managing your personalized treatment and ongoing psychiatry and psychotherapy programs.
Prescription drugs are one thing, though; they’re taken under the guidance of a doctor, and their efficacy and effectiveness are monitored. On the flip side is self-medicating to quell and quiet the symptoms of ADHD. If you or someone you care about has turned to illegal drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with ADHD, that’s a sign that it’s time to seek assistance from professionals and health care providers.
Calming the mind by way of self-medication is a dangerous move and can very quickly get out of control, developing into dependency and addiction while leaving the actual problem of ADHD untreated. In-person and telehealth options for ADHD therapy in Los Angeles are necessary to explore personalized healing and strategies for overcoming ADHD and its effects.
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What to Expect in ADHD Treatment in Southern California
Our ADHD clinic in Los Angeles utilizes evidence-based methods that combine both modern and traditional therapies to help you soothe and slow down the mind, working to release you from the stress of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
If you’re dealing with a substance use disorder in addition to and along with ADHD, it’s vital to tackle both of these mental illnesses together. With a dual diagnosis, it doesn’t matter which came first, the substance abuse or the ADHD. What does matter is that they are now intertwined and effectively feeding off each other, one serving to make the other worse. Professional ADHD treatment in Southern California, combined with professional addiction recovery programs, is necessary, with Thrive Treatment offering a comprehensive approach to dual-diagnosis treatment that blends evidence-based strategies with personalized and holistic healing options.
You can expect a thorough and individualized treatment plan that focuses on reworking and changing the existing thoughts and behavior patterns that brought you to drugs or alcohol in the first place. At the same time, we’ll help you gain control over ADHD, not only discovering your triggers but also how to get around them.
We achieve this mainly through talk therapy, both individually in the form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and in group-based therapy sessions and support groups, where we build further understanding and connection as well as empathize with your challenges. You’re never left going through this process alone.
It’s not just the mind, though; we take a holistic approach to our ADHD therapy in Los Angeles and aim to treat the body and spirit as well. ADHD therapy in Los Angeles is a personal journey, and our holistic, comprehensive approach to change helps you make the lasting, transformative changes for a healthier and sustainable daily life.
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At Thrive Treatment, our team of addiction specialists and mental health experts has years of experience delivering inner peace and tranquility back to those struggling with ADHD and addiction.
If you’re struggling to calm the storm in your mind and regain command of your focus and life, reach out to us, and let’s get you back in control.
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