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Stress May Lead Students To Use Stimulants
April 7, 2008 — The performance pressures from end-of-semester exams and papers can take a toll on students, even leading them to turn to potentially harmful substances to keep them awake and alert. Recent studies ... > full story -
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Sleep Problems Common In Children With ADHD, Study Shows
April 7, 2008 — Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder appear likely to experience sleep problems, according to a new report. Sleep problems in these children may be associated with poorer child ... > full story -
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Adolescent Girls With ADHD Are At Increased Risk For Eating Disorders, Study Shows
March 14, 2008 — Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stand a substantially greater risk of developing eating disorders in adolescence than girls without ADHD, a new study has found. "Adolescent girls ... > full story -
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Curbing Impulsivity In Children With ADHD
March 4, 2008 — Researchers are one step closer to helping children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder improve their self-control. ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed chronic psychiatric conditions ... > full story -
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Stimulant Treatment For ADHD Has No Effect On Risk Of Future Substance Abuse, Study Finds
March 1, 2008 — A new study finds that the use of stimulant drugs to treat children with ADHD has no effect on their future risk of substance abuse. The report assessed more than 100 young men 10 years after they ... > full story -
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Methylphenidate Can Have Sleep Benefits In Adults With ADHD
March 1, 2008 — Treatment with methylphenidate appears to have beneficial effects on sleep parameters in adults with ADHD, including increased sleep efficiency and a feeling of improved restorative value of ... > full story -
Effective ADHD Treatment Found For Children With Fragile X Syndrome
February 19, 2008 — Fragile X syndrome is the most common hereditary form of mental retardation. Many children with FXS also suffer from attention deficit and/or hyperactivity disorder, which complicates social ... > full story -
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Study Raises Questions About Diagnosis, Medical Treatment Of ADHD
January 22, 2008 — A new study shows that only about half of children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, exhibit the cognitive defects commonly associated with the condition and further, ... > full story -
Therapy Can Reduce Tics And Tourette Syndrome
December 14, 2007 — At a time when doctors reach for drugs as a first line of treatment for psychological disorders, a review of the reported research indicates that behavioral programs and procedures can reduce the ... > full story -
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Even Low Lead Exposure Linked To ADHD
December 3, 2007 — Very low levels of lead in the blood -- previously believed to be safe -- could be contributing to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The research findings support a growing body of national ... > full story
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