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ADHD NEWS AND VIEWS

August 12, 2009

Exclusive savings on ADHD products and much, much more!

Non-stimulant may be as good as Ritalin

An eight-week study of 27 boys found that both reboxetine and Ritalin

relieved symptoms of ADHD. Read more>

This Week's NewsSee all ADHD news

C-section anesthesia not linked to learning disabilities

A new study has found that exposure to anesthesia during C-section does not

increase a child's risk of learning disabilities down the road. Read more>

Schools shouldn't close during fall flu season: Goverment

The U.S. government is urging school officials not to rush and close schools

during the upcoming fall flu season. Read more>

Sharing prescription meds common among U.S. teens

One in five have 'loaned' or 'borrowed' drugs, study found. Read more>

Saving your marriage from your kids

In this article, novelist and screenwriter Nora Ephron gives 11 ways couples

can help maintain a strong marriage while dealing with the duties of

parenting. Read more>

Americans' spending on mental health care soaring

The rate at which Americans are spending money on mental health care is

rising faster than their spending on any other kind of health care, a new

government report has found. Read more>

Obama gives healthcare 'pep talk' to senators as they leave for break

The White House considers healthcare reform to be vital to a U.S. economic

recovery and wants the legislation approved by the end of the year. Read

more>

Quiz of the Week

Quiz: ADHD and Related Conditions

How much do you know about the relationship between ADHD and anxiety,

Conduct disorder and other related conditions? Find out with this quiz!

Today's Poll

Was your child exposed to anesthesia at birth?

Your options are:

No

Yes, general anesthesia

Yes, I had a local anesthesia

News You Can Use

Does Your Child Need a Tutor?

Children with ADHD frequently struggle in school on a daily basis. They may

have trouble with organization and fail to hand in class assignments. They

ma fall behind trying to keep up with the class. For many children, falling

behind means spending a few days working hard to catch up, but for kids with

ADHD, catching up can be hard. Read more>

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