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Stimulant Drugs for Children: What are they and what are the pros and cons to using them?

Stimulant Drugs for Children: What are they and what are the pros and cons to using them?. What are Stimulant Medications? . Stimulant Drugs are closely related to some illegal drugs Controlled Substances Can be taken multiple times a day or as an extended release. The Cons.

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Stimulant Drugs for Children: What are they and what are the pros and cons to using them?

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  1. Stimulant Drugs for Children: What are they and what are the pros and cons to using them?

  2. What are Stimulant Medications? • Stimulant Drugs are closely related to some illegal drugs • Controlled Substances • Can be taken multiple times a day or as an extended release

  3. The Cons Decrease in Appetite Difficulty Sleeping or Staying Asleep Sever e Effects: Depression, Aggression, Tics and for some Sudden Death Association for Natural Psychology. (2013, April 19). Drugs for ADHD: Types, Uses, Side Effects. Retrieved April 21, 2013, from Association for Natural Psychology: http://www.winmentalhealth.com/adhd_drugs.php

  4. The Pros • Helps Children Do Better In School • Helps Them Calm Down and Concentrate • Helps Them Think Before They Act • Helps Children With Their Relationships and Self Esteem

  5. Conclusion • Stimulants are Controlled Substances • They are not Safe for Children with Heart Defects • There are Some Negative Side Effects • They Do Typically Work to Control ADHD Symptoms

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