If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: confusion, agitation, sweating, flushing, wide pupils, persistent tremor, muscle twitching,...
Read moreA note from Dr. Cogen: When thinking about the long list of issues today's teens must face, alcohol use is near the top. The pressure... Read more »
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Over the years there has been conflicting information on how, why and even if, certain foods or drinks impact the effectiveness of ADHD... Read more »
Experts generally agree that a poor diet cannot cause ADHD and a good one cannot cure it. But does diet have an effect on ADHD? Chances are... Read more »
(Of course, the legal drinking age is 21 so this shouldn’t be an issue until about your senior year in college, but we all know many... Read more »
A reader whose son has been taking Concerta since age 3 asks Dr. Melvin Oatis if she should be concerned about long-term use of the medicine in... Read more »
Children who suffer from both attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and epilepsy can safely take Concerta, Harvard researchers have found.... Read more »
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Beer consumption; Wine consumption; Hard liquor consumption References US Preventative Services Task Force. Recommendation statement:... Read more »
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Safe sex means taking precautions during sex that can keep you from getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), or from giving an STI to your... Read more »
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Alternative NamesDriving and teenagers; Teens and safe driving; Automobile safety - teenage driversInformationLearning to drive is a major rite of... Read more »