Everyday Medicine

Episode 11 - ADHD (Treatment)


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In this follow-up episode to ADHD diagnosis, Dr. Christopher Chiu interviews Dr. Stephen Koesters about treatment approaches for ADHD in both children and adults. They discuss pre-treatment assessments, non-medication strategies, medication options including stimulants and non-stimulants, and practical approaches to monitoring and managing treatment.


[00:01:24] - Discussion of pre-treatment assessments

[00:03:59] - Overview of non-medication treatment options

[00:08:24] - Introduction to medication categories (stimulant vs. non-stimulant)

00:09:00] - Detailed discussion of non-stimulant medications

[00:11:54] - Overview of stimulant medications

[00:17:07] - Discussion of medication formulations for young children

[00:20:44] - Follow-up care and monitoring

[00:23:16] - Discussion of drug screening and monitoring

[00:26:02] - Managing medication side effects

[00:29:27] - Discussion of drug holidays

[00:31:08] - Final management tips and pearls

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Everyday MedicineBy Christopher Chiu