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Wellbutrin (Bupropion) For ADHD and Depression

by GLOOM

The usage of Wellbutrin (Bupropion) for treating ADHD and comorbid depression has become a newer practice. It is not very common to use this medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but in some cases people have tried it. Typically when someone is diagnosed with ADHD, they go through the first line of stimulants – this involves …

What’s the Difference Between ADD and ADHD?

by GLOOM

What’s the difference between ADD and ADHD? ADD stands for “attention deficit disorder” while ADHD stands for “attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.” There really isn’t much of a difference other than in ADHD, there is “hyperactivity.” Both are characterized by extreme deficits and/or inability to focus and pay attention. Some would suggest that the term ADD has …