Kids treated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder benefit from long-term treatment even if meds are not given, a study has found. Researchers found that in the short term, children and teens who receive meds and therapy together fare far better than those who receive either treatment alone. But after three years, all kids who receive some kind of treatment for the disorder benefit.
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