ADD and Zombies

More than a great resource, which it is, this book is chock full of PUNCH (Provable, Useful, New, CHunks). Crenshaw and Kelsey have written a book whose title I hate but whose content I adore and admire. Teeming with truth told from the trenches, this is the epitome of a book that delivers what is promises, with much more. - Edward Hallowell, M.D., co-author, NY Times bestseller Driven to Distraction, www.drhallowell.com Wow! The ultimate user's guide to finding the right ADHD medication and managing it. There is nothing else out there like it. Zombies should be required reading for every family making decisions about ADHD treatment for adults or kids. Its no-nonsense, easy to understand, and medically accurate information will help you find treatments that work - not just for ADHD but also for the many co-existing conditions (including sleep issues) that can come with ADHD. Just as importantly, it highlights what doesn't work or could be dangerous, too. An invaluable resource for ADHD treatment success! - Melissa Orlov, author and founder of ADHDmarriage.com ADD and Zombies fills a crucial gap in the books about ADHD medications. It enthusiastically encourages readers to do what their ADHD brains need to do and what is often frowned upon in the medical establishment: question authority. Disarmingly conversational and not at all preachy, it offers an inclusiveness akin to chatting with a super-knowledgeable supportive friend. It respects the concerns, doubts, and confusion that are an inevitable part of the ADHD medication conundrum, including the nearly universal fear that these meds will somehow turn them into zombies. Recognizing that people worry about asking doctors a 'stupid' question, this book offers evidence-based pros and cons so that readers can reach their own conclusions and better collaborate with their doctors. ADD and Zombies empowers its readers to become well-informed and credible advocates for themselves as they navigate the maze of options leading to their optimal treatment. What a unique contribution! - Ellen Littman, PhD, co-author of Understanding Girls with ADHD ADD and Zombies is the one book that should be at the top of the reading list for any caregiver of or those diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. Its blend of clinical observations, case histories, and candid assessments of what goes wrong and right in the medical and psychiatric communities creates a very specific, practical, essential guide for sufferers that will make all the difference between frustration and successful, informed treatment. Very, very highly recommended. -Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review