ADHD Trends

[James Brody]

Attention-deficit disorder is generally associated with impulsiveness and perhaps a greater expression of instinctive behaviors. The disorder - is it one - and its treatment - often stimulant medication- remain controversial.

Here's a recent lead from [I]Journal Watch{/I] in regard to long term effectiveness of stimulants. There's also a recent paper on growth effects and another on prevalence: available by subscription but, IMO, offering nothing new.

JimB
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http://psychiatry.jwatch.org/

Long-Term Follow-Up of Children with ADHD
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Summary and Comment
Free
ADHD medication lost its advantage over other treatments after 3 years.
By Martin T. Stein, MD
September 26, 2007
Covering J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2007 Aug