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Linda Mintle, Ph.D. is a licensed marriage and family therapist, author of 16 books, a national expert on family issues and the psychology of food and weight. She's an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School, a national speaker, writer, and news contributor.

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Thursday, January 05, 2012

Are ADHD Medications Safe? New Studies Give Answers

Standard treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) usually includes a combination of stimulant medication and behavior therapy. Stimulant medication affects the part of the brain that control impulse and regulates behavior and attention. If the diagnosis is accurate, medications provide an immediate improvement in completing schoolwork, paying attention and controlling impulses.

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