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The USA Today rerports the sutdy of a 14 month examination of behavioral therapy versus pharmaceutical treatment here. The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Physchiatry reports that children with ADHD often recover in a few years of treatment. Behavioral therapy or medication seem to be equally effective. A further interview with Dr. Peter Jensen reveals that the medication offered childred afflicted with ADHD may not necessarily be effective.
In primary care, we are often asked to prescribe medication for children thought to be afficted with ADHD. How do you feel about prescribing medication to treat these children?
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