Many adults with ADHD have questions about medication: Which medication might be the best fit? How is the appropriate dose determined? Why do some medications last longer than others?
In this webinar, psychiatric nurse practitioner Maggie Alexander will provide an overview of stimulant medications used to treat ADHD and discuss the factors clinicians consider when selecting medications, adjusting dosage, and evaluating duration of effectiveness. Participants will gain a better understanding of common treatment approaches, individual differences in medication response, and emerging considerations in personalized ADHD care, including the potential role of laboratory and genetic testing.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, exploring treatment options, or seeking a better understanding of your current medication regimen, this session will provide practical information to help you have more informed conversations with your healthcare provider.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types of stimulant medications commonly used to treat ADHD
- Identify factors that clinicians consider when determining medication dosage and duration of effect
- Explore the potential role, benefits, and limitations of laboratory and genetic testing in individualized ADHD treatment planning regulation, executive functioning, and overall wellbeing
Who: Maggie Alexander
Biography
Maggie Alexander’s passion for ADHD stems from living with it in her own family and her clinical expertise as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Since 2013, she has offered individualized care to over 600 adults and teens. Maggie takes a holistic approach to the murky waters of ADHD treatment through a focus on medication, specific strategies, micronutrients, and evidence-based tools that help create long-lasting well-being.
She has two master’s degrees in nursing and has been an educator at Oregon Health & Science University. She is known for her empowering style and is actively increasing her focus on mentoring other clinicians.
Find Maggie’s Website Here: www.maggiealexandernp.com
Find Maggie’s Book
Shine with ADHD
Unlock your Potential with Skills, Medicine and Micronutrients
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