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Adult ADHD Treatment without Meds

Dominic Gadoury
3 min readNov 10, 2023

Treating Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) without medication involves a combination of behavioral, lifestyle, and therapeutic interventions. It’s important to note that the effectiveness of these strategies can vary from person to person, and consulting with a healthcare professional is recommended to create a tailored treatment plan. Here are some non-medication approaches that can help manage ADHD symptoms:

  1. Behavioral Therapy: Various types of behavioral therapies can be effective in managing ADHD symptoms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help individuals develop coping strategies, improve time management, and regulate impulsive behavior.
  2. Parent Training: Parent training programs provide parents with better strategies to manage their child’s behavior and teach them effective discipline techniques, communication skills, and organization strategies.
  3. Structured Routine: Creating and maintaining a structured daily routine can help individuals with ADHD manage their time, tasks, and activities more effectively.
  4. Time Management Techniques: Teaching time management skills, such as breaking tasks into smaller steps, using timers or alarms, and prioritizing tasks, can help improve focus and organization.
  5. Environmental Modifications: Creating an organized and…

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Dominic Gadoury
Dominic Gadoury

Written by Dominic Gadoury

MSW Intern Therapist Always Learning and Teaching #psychotherapy #NYC 🏳️‍🌈

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