Tag Archives: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ADHD drugs have no long-term growth effects: study

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Walt Larimore

When I wrote the medical sections for the book, Why ADHD Doesn’t Mean Disaster, I discussed the fact that there had been concerns, in some circles, that ADHD medications may effect a child’s growth — although the risk of this … Continue reading →

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ADHD – Information for parents

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition that can affect both social interaction and academics. Parents have LOTS of questions about ADHD. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers some useful information about ADHD. More Information:

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Could ADHD medications cause sudden death in children?

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Walt Larimore

A new study, published online in the American Journal of Psychiatry, concluded  that indicated that “the stimulants may be associated with sudden death.” If your child or teen has been prescribed stimulant medications for ADHD, what should you do? More … Continue reading →

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St. John’s Wort No Help in ADHD

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Walt Larimore

ABC News reports a new study suggesting that St. John’s wort is not a useful treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Although the researchers only studied 54 children between 6 and 17 years old who have ADHD for … Continue reading →

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