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Week 3 Chapter 6 Discussion Question 6

Week 3 Chapter 6 Discussion Question 6

Q Week 3 - Discussion Question # 6 - Chapter 6 You must post threads in which you respond to each question twice. Your initial response of a paragraph and you will also be replying to another student’s thread of at least one paragraph. One important note about the Discussion Questions: I expect everyone to provide at least a one paragraph thoughtful, well-articulated responses to each of the questions. Do not post an answer to something simply by reading someone’s post and saying “Yes, I agree". Your responses must be original and at least one paragraph in length. • Ritalin and Adderall and other stimulants are widely used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Are we over prescribing these types of medication? Is there truly need for them in all diagnosis of ADHD?

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Hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention are the hallmarks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurobehavioral condition that is curable. The most popular pharmacologic treatments for ADHD are stimulants like methylphenidate (MPH; Ritalin and Concerta) and dextroamphetamine-AMP (d-AMP; Adderall). A large body of evidence supports the potential benefits of prescription stimulants for the majority of children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD. According to experts, pharmaceutical stimulants are used to treat about 60% of kids with ADHD (Lakhan & Kirchgessner, 2012).