ADHD Medications: History, Science, and Issues
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Mental Health, Family & Relationships
| Author: | Victor B. Stolberg | ISBN: | 9781610697262 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | October 27, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood | Language: | English |
| Author: | Victor B. Stolberg |
| ISBN: | 9781610697262 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | October 27, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood |
| Language: | English |
The treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex challenge. This book provides comprehensive, scientific coverage of the numerous different types of drugs that are used to treat ADHD, and it examines the historical, sociological, and policy-related factors involved in the use of ADHD medications.
• Provides broad background coverage of ADHD and of various types of drugs that can be used to treat symptoms of ADHD
• Explains how different types of ADHD medications work in the body
• Delves into issues and controversies related to ADHD medications, including their prescription to young children and recreational use by individuals without ADHD
The treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex challenge. This book provides comprehensive, scientific coverage of the numerous different types of drugs that are used to treat ADHD, and it examines the historical, sociological, and policy-related factors involved in the use of ADHD medications.
• Provides broad background coverage of ADHD and of various types of drugs that can be used to treat symptoms of ADHD
• Explains how different types of ADHD medications work in the body
• Delves into issues and controversies related to ADHD medications, including their prescription to young children and recreational use by individuals without ADHD
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