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ADHD NEWS AND VIEWS

April 29, 2009

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ADHD meds make the grade

A new study finds that children who take ADHD meds make more academic

progress in reading and math than their peers. Read more>

This Week's NewsSee all ADHD news

Lack of sleep linked to ADHD, hyperactivity

Kids who get fewer than eight hours of sleep per night are more likely to

show ADHD symptoms, researchers say. Read more>

Moms at risk for Internet addiction: study

Addiction experts say more and more women are seeking help for Internet

addiction, many of them new mothers who are addicted to blogs, message

boards, and Web sites. Read more>

Teens use marijuana instead of depression, sleep meds

According to a new study, about a third of youths surveyed aren't smoking

pot to get high, but to replace ADHD, sleep, and depression medications that

have unpleasant side effects. Read more>

Do " His " and " Hers " multivitamins make a difference?

Are vitamins made for different genders really that different? A reporter

looks at these claims. Read more>

Co-pays keep chronically ill from getting meds: study

Researchers have found that many patients are waiting years after a

diagnosis to fill a first prescription because of high co-pay costs. Read

more>

Quiz of the Week

ADHD Screening Assessment

Do you think you or someone you know might have ADHD? Take this assessment

to see what your behaviors or symptoms might indicate.

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