ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition that causes difficulties paying attention and focusing on tasks. This frequently diagnosed disorder begins in childhood and can continue into adulthood. The most common method of treating ADHD is with stimulant medications like Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, and Dexedrine. Our articles from publications and scientific journals explore the controversies surrounding ADHD, particularly regarding medication, misdiagnosis and children.
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CHILING THE CHILDRENPercent of kids in the United States whoreceived drugs for emotional or behavioraldifficulties, 2005-06Medication for symptoms...
Science News, 10/25/08 · More from publicationADHD Stimulant Meds Cut Young Girls' Drug Abuse Risk
Stimulant treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) significantly cuts the odds that adolescent girls will smoke, drink alcohol...
HealthDay, 10/6/08 by Krisha McCoy · More from publicationHealth Tip: Parenting a Child With ADHD
Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often require special attention to help manage their behavior. The University of...
HealthDay, 10/3/08 by Diana Kohnle · More from publicationSt. John's Wort & ADHD
Many claims for the effectiveness of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) have yet to properly tested. A recent study from the school of...
Pediatrics for Parents, 10/1/08 · More from publicationU.S. Kids Take More Psychotropic Drugs Than Europeans
American children are three times more likely to be prescribed psychotropic medications for conditions such as ADHD and bipolar disease than European...
HealthDay, 9/25/08 by Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter · More from publication
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