90% of the prescription market for ADHD medications is in the U.S. So what’s up with the rest of the world? I thought this disorder was international in scope and recognized by the World Health Organization?
Well, it is. Unfortunately, countries in Europe have been slow to adopt the U.S. perspective ... Read More
Category: Doctor’s Blog
02
Aug2012
The tragedy of Aurora has raised the issue of copy cat crimes, in this case, shootings or threats of shootings. I was asked to provide a psychiatric insight to WUSA Channel 9 News in Washington, DC about copy cat crimes and those people who might take such action.
Copy cat crimes have been ... Read More
August 2, 2012David W. Goodman, MD
06
Jun2012
For those with ADHD as an adult, it doesn’t go away. According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication study published 2006, of those with adult ADHD, 75% were not diagnosed as children.
In my practice it is not uncommon for patients over age 50 to be newly diagnosed. I provided my ... Read More
June 6, 2012David W. Goodman, MD
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May2012
This morning the FDA’s MedWatch posted the following alert to physicians and patients concerning counterfeit Adderall 30 mg tabs from Teva Pharmaceuticals. These “Adderall” tablets don’t contain the four amphetamine salts as it should be. These tablets contain a combination of tramadol (pain medication) and acetominphen (tylenol). READ THE FOLLOWING ALERT AND ADVISE ANYONE OBTAINING THIS ... Read More
May 30, 2012David W. Goodman, MD
11
Mar2012
Chiropractics? Acupuncture? Megavitamins? Neurofeedback? Hypnosis? As medical services expand, so to do many unproven treatments. My blog today focuses on the arguments made by advocates of unproven treatments. This blog is inspired by a published article by E. Ernst in The International Journal of Clinical Practice, March 2012. He is a ... Read More
March 11, 2012David W. Goodman, MD
10
Feb2012
The Yeardley Love murder trial has started in Charlottesville, VA this week. I was invited by Fox TV (WBFF) in Baltimore to speak to the defense’s position that alcohol and adderall were the cause of death, not the head injury. My interview excerpts will likely be aired sometime over the next ... Read More
February 10, 2012David W. Goodman, MD
02
Feb2012
Watch my interview from Maryland Public Television live 15 minute interview by Jeff Salkin on Direct Connection with Jeff Salkin on January 30, 2012 Monday at 7:30 pm discussing the recent problematic shortage of ADHD stimulant medications. I offered explanations for the shortages and “work arounds” for patients. Let me know what you think.
David ... Read More
February 2, 2012David W. Goodman, MD
28
Jan2012
Maryland Public Television has invited me to a live interview by Jeff Salkin on Direct Connection with Jeff Salkin on January 30, 2012 Monday at 7:30 pm to discuss the recent problematic shortage of ADHD stimulant medications. I will review the possible causes and make suggestions to “work around” the shortages for ... Read More
January 28, 2012David W. Goodman, MD
26
Jan2012
With the increasing shortage of ADHD stimulant medications, Maryland Public Television invited me to a live interview by Jeff Salkin on Direct Connection with Jeff Salkin on January 30, 2012 Monday at 7:30 pm. I had been invited on his show a few years ago about adults with ADHD.
I will discuss the ... Read More
January 26, 2012David W. Goodman, MD
18
Jan2012
Because of my recognized expertise in ADHD, I’m honored to have been invited to speak as a featured quest on Maryland Public Television’s program, Direct Connection with Jeff Salkin on January 30, 2012 Monday at 7:30 pm.
I will be addressing the stimulant shortage over the past several months-possible causes, the routes of ... Read More
January 18, 2012David W. Goodman, MD