On August 22, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved Risperdal, a widely used adult psychiatric drug, for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. The FDA is permitting use of Risperdal for schizophrenia in youths aged 13 to 17, and for bipolar disorder for children and teens ages 10 to 17. Read more of the article...

ADHD Prescription Drug Use Up in Teens

More teenagers are taking prescriptions medications for ADHD, and for other medical conditions, than ever before, and the sharpest increase is with teenage girls. This is according to a five year study of prescription drug claims by Medco Health Solutions, a company that manages various pharmacy benefits programs.

The increase in prescription drug use may be seen as either good news or bad news. Read more of the article...

Does Ritalin or Other Medication for ADHD Increase the Risk of Drug Use?

This is a debate that has been raging for years - does the use of stimulant medication to treat ADHD, such as Ritalin, increase the likelihood of later drug use? Read more of the article...

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Does Stimulant Treatment for ADHD Increase Risk of Drug Abuse?

Researchers say treatment age and duration can influence outcome; urge further study

Strattera

Strattera is a recent medication, with a lot of publicity, and a lot of marketing money, which makes it seem like the best medication since antibiotics were developed. But its short history is filled with controversy. Read more of the article...

Dexedrine (Dexamphetamine or Dextroamphetamine) ADHD Medication

Dexedrine is a central nervous system stimulant used as medication in the treatment of ADHD.

It is from the amphetamine family, and is manufactured in 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg pills, and 5mg, 10mg. or 15mg capsules. Dexedrine comes in a very effective Spansule formula for a longer effective dose (one dose a day gets you through school).


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