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Treatment
A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.
In 1999, a large study compared medication, behavior therapy, a combination of both, and standard community care. While all four groups improved, medication -- when carefully monitored -- was more effective than behavior therapy alone, and its effects were similar to combination therapy. The combined approach, ...
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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss?
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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss? - Part 2
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Insomnia Treatment: Get Some Exercise!
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Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Sleep Questions
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Lower High Blood Pressure: Use Celery for More than Just Weight Loss
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Side Effects of Antidepressants
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...mentioned above, eating disorders, even with normal weight, were associated with a higher risk for anxiety and depressive disorders and with suicide attempts.Self-Destructive BehaviorA number of... Read more »Epilepsy: Lifestyle Changes
...actual attacks (although some people have reported that they have), but they may be helpful in reducing anxiety in people who have positive experiences with them. There have been some reports that... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Medications
Until recently, the anti-anxiety drugs known as benzodiazepines were the primary medications for anxiety. Increasingly, antidepressants, particularly the selective serotonin-reuptake... Read more »Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal
...hormones are overproduced, and the central nervous system becomes overexcited. Common symptoms include:AnxietyIrritabilityAgitationInsomniaAdditional symptoms may include:Extremely aggressive... Read more »Images
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