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What Exactly Are the Benefits of Stimulants for ADHD?
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Advokat, Claire – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2009
Stimulant drugs (methylphenidate and amphetamine) have been used successfully for decades to improve the behavioral impairments of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention in children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A voluminous literature supports the benefits of stimulants for improving classroom manageability…
Descriptors: Conceptual Tempo, Stimulants, Underachievement, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder