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ADHD NEWS AND VIEWS

June 10, 2009

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Ritalin may improve coordination

A new study has found that just one dose of the ADHD drug Ritalin can

temporarily improve movement and muscle control in children with ADHD-C.

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This Week's NewsSee all ADHD news

Nap may reduce hyperactivity, anxiety in children

Researchers say that there is no set age when children should stop napping.

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As sleep improves, grades go up

Math scores show benefit when teens are efficient sleepers, study finds.

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Medical bills prompt more than 60 percent of bankruptcies

Some experts say the study may even be underestimating the burden that

medical bills put on American families, since many people struggle along

without declaring bankruptcy. Read more>

Warning Issued for " Energy Gum "

Doctors are warning parents about the dangers of caffeine-containing chewing

gum following an Italian boy's hospitalization. Read more>

FDA lists drugs with potential safety risks

Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have released a

list of two dozen drugs that it is in the early stages of reviewing for

possible safety problems. Read more>

Quiz of the Week

ADHD Medications Quiz

Test and expand your knowledge of ADHD medications with this quiz!

Today's Poll

Does ADHD affect your child's coordination/movement?

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News You Can Use

ADHD and Stimulants

Stimulants work differently on people with ADHD than with non-ADHD people.

Instead of making us energetic and hyper, they calm us and help us focus.

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