US EditionThe Side-Effects of Prescribing ADHD Medication to Very Young Children
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The side-effects of prescribing ADHD medication to very young children
Experts reveal side-effects of prescribing ADHD medication too early in a child’s life Experts warn that drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are being prescribed too quickly to preschool children in the United States. Current guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics…
New research shows that American doctors and other healthcare providers are widely failing to follow treatment guidelines for young children with ADHD. Nearly half switch directly to medication, even though the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends six months of behavioral therapy first. ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a developmental disorder […] Want to learn more about science? Read the latest articles on Scien…
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