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The National Institutes of Health Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Consensus Statement: Implications for Practitioners and Scientists

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 November 2014

Peter S. Jensen
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Abstract

Although the concept of pharmacotherapyfor attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was first introduced more than 60 years ago, treatment of this disorder remains more controversial than ever. It is hoped, however, that the recent Consensus Development Conference (CDC) Statement on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD will not only help answer some of the questions surrounding management of this disorder, but also lend needed scientific weight to debate in this area. While more research in ADHD is needed, the CDC partic ipants pointed to a solid body of evidence showing that careful medication management can result in noticeable improvement in several measures, with little risk of adverse events.

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CNS Spectrums , Volume 5 , Issue 6: Toward a Fresh Understanding of ADHD , June 2000 , pp. 29 - 33
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2000

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