However, the concept of putting our young son on a medication that has addictive trends is not something we settled with easily. We don’t disagree with that way of thinking either, we just prefer to identify a balance between homeopathic remedies and the need for traditional medicine, if we can. Trust me when I say, we aren’t those parents who believe traditional medicine is the devil. My husband and I really struggled with the idea of putting our son on medication. RELATED: What to Know About Medical Cannabis And Getting A Medical Marijuana Card His doctor and therapist walked us down a long road between play therapy, medication, and occupational therapy. Apparently, it’s quite common for kids, but mostly boys, to have a dual diagnosis when dealing with mood and behavior disorders. But, with the ADHD diagnosis, we learned he also had oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) as well. Honestly, we simply thought he was a child who’s rebellion was over the top, compared to other kids his age. When our son was diagnosed with ADHD, we were surprised to learn there was an explanation for his defiance. Please talk to your doctor before utilizing any treatment(s) for your child. Editor’s Note: This is the opinion of the author and is not medical advice.
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