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There is no sure-fire method for diagnosing ADHD, and physicians that treat the condition are often criticized for over-prescribing stimulants like Ritalin...
...newly released guidelines defend the efficacy of drug treatment of ADHD but also suggest that behavioral therapy be used to supplement medicine...
...ADHD affects as many as 3.8 million children annually, with three times as many boys diagnosed as girls. Its symptoms include difficulty concentrating, poor impulse control, and repeated disciplinary problems...
...Most children with routine ADHD should get a combination of stimulant medications and behavioral therapy,” he said...
Perrin’s committee’s report also recommends greater cooperation and communication at all treatment levels for children with ADHD...