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Questions posed over ADHD drugs

18 February 2010 | Long-term use of drugs such as Ritalin and dexamphetamine may not improve the social and emotional well-being or academic performance of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a study funded by the Western Australian government has concluded.


ADHD guidelines move away from drugs

1 December 2009 | Non-pharmacological approaches to treating children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have been recommended as the first port of treatment in updated draft guidelines released yesterday.


Govt accused of stalling on ADHD drugs

14 October 2009 | The Federal opposition has accused the Government of failing to properly regulate drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 1 comment


ADHD drugs blamed for psychotic kids

13 October 2009 | The Therapeutic Goods Administration has rejected claims that its adverse reaction reports indicated an "alarming" growth of severe psychotic episodes in children taking drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 5 comments


ADHD drug extended to adults

2 October 2009 | Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder now have a subsidised extended-release formulation, with the listing extension of Concerta on the PBS.


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