Obesssive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neurobiological anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions, intrusive and persistent, unwanted thoughts, and rituals or compulsions completed in order to alleviate the obsession.
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Antidepressants don't prevent smoking in teens with ADHD
Teenagers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder who are taking Zyban or Wellbutrin do not have a lower risk of smoking, a study has found.... Read more »
Researcher suggests treating ADHD and substance abuse together...
A researcher who specializes in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has new recommendations for diagnosing and treating ADHD patients with a... Read more »
Study: Treatment offers hope for bipolar adults with ADHD
Researchers found that some adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder had fewer ADHD symptoms when they took mood... Read more »
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Treatment of ADHD
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