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Eileen Bailey

posted 03/28/2009, comments (2)

New Research Raises Questions About Long Term Effectiveness of ADHD Medications

Questions are being raised about not only the long term effectiveness of ADHD medications but on the integrity of researchers in providing information about the results. A large federal study has indicated that medication may not be effective after 24 months of use and that long-term use may indeed stunt growth in children. The study... Read more Chevron

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CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD

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E. Clarke Ross is the CEO of CHADD

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posted 03/27/2009, comments (0)

Study Questions Effectiveness of ADHD Meds

An article about the effectiveness and side effects of ADHD medication is circulating in the media. A piece by Shankar Vedantam appeared on the front page above the fold of today's Washington Post. The article highlights some of the disagreements that have arisen between leading scientists over a follow-up to the landmark Multimodal Treatment... Read more Chevron

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Terry Matlen, ACSW

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posted 03/17/2009, comment (1)

How Hyperactivity Can Help Children with ADHD

Is your child getting into trouble at school because he can't sit still? Are his teachers constantly telling him to keep his hands to himself and to stay seated? A new research study, led by Dr. Mark D. Rapport at the University of Central Florida has figured out why children with ADHD can be so hyperactive: it helps them stay alert while... Read more Chevron

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Malcolm Andrews

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Re-organizing self at older age and looking forward to it

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posted 03/15/2009, comments (2)

In the spirit of Imsees

I am of native american and european descent. I am looking to align myself with good people who desire to improve the lives of other ADHD afflicted folk and lend a hand to uplifting their circumstances.

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Eileen Bailey

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posted 03/13/2009, comments (4)

Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Medications

The use of medication to treat symptoms of ADHD brings with it many questions and concerns from both parents and adults with ADHD. Some of the frequently asked questions are listed below with detailed answers for each. Which medication is best for ADHD? Are medications safe to use? How do I know if a medication is working? What... Read more Chevron

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