Posted by katekite on May 22, 2002, at 17:15:12
In reply to Re: psychostimulant treatment for former abusers, posted by Elizabeth on May 22, 2002, at 13:56:30
Yes sorry atomoxetine. I agree too, that there are lots of alternatives to stimulants.
That 30% figure came directly from the mouth of my nerdy psychiatrist.... so I don't have a reference, although with him I'm sure there is one somewhere. He said, and I have seen too, most journal articles quoting a much higher success. He says that is often transient or just not tolerated in the dose needed.
I agree kids are overmedicated. One really needs to adhere to diagnosing it only when the attentional and impulse problems are pervasive throughout life.
I also have read about really really little kids getting the diagnosis, say, at 2 or 3. That's pretty crazy.
kate
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