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THE scourge of illegal drugs in playgrounds continues to be a worry for every parent, but an even greater concern should be the drugs given to youngsters with mum and dad's blessing.

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“While the pharmacological management of children and adolescents with ADHD is clearly established, relatively less is known about the treatment of adults diagnosed with this disorder”

Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treated in an investigational study with OROS methylphenidate tablets experienced significantly greater improvements in their ADHD symptoms compared to ... via MediLexicon

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“You have to realize this is the stuff you will be walking into throughout your career now”

CORY HURLEY The Western Star CORNER BROOK - Field workers of Youth, Child and Family Services received a lesson on street drugs Thursday to not only help protect young people, but also themselves. via Western Star

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“We don't even know the full scope of the impact of these drugs on our youth and people don't care enough to test whether or not it's the stimulants that are causing them to shoot and violently kill one another”

The Rev. Fred Shaw, Jr., of the Basic Life Institute in Compton, Calif., has been working with troubled youth and gang-bangers for over a decade. via News.ncmonline.com

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I've got the secret. I have it all figured out. All you have to do is get into the Hollywood machine and make one hit movie. via KATU-TV Portland

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“Certain times, things just need to get done, and Adderall is a safeguard”

By Desiree Johnson Killeen Daily Herald Graduation is one of the most exciting events students have to look forward to this time of year. via Killeen Daily Herald

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“This analysis further demonstrates that DAYTRANA has a recognized safety profile and is an effective treatment for ADHD symptoms in both boys and girls with the disorder”

Shire plc announced findings from a new data analysis that was conducted to examine treatment differences with DAYTRANA between boys and girls aged 6 to 12 years with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder . via EMaxHealth

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A middle school administrator is accused of raiding the school nurse's office and stealing students' prescription drugs for his own use. via WNBC-TV New York

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“What we saw in patients' responses to treatment across the dose range studied suggest that adults with ADHD may benefit from more personalized treatment options.”

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Although once considered to be a disorder only seen in children, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is now known to be a condition associated with a wide range of functional ... via MediLexicon

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“These positive findings, along with previously presented research, reinforces that the ADHD patch is an important treatment option for children, especially those who may benefit from an ADHD medication that can accommodate their changing daily needs.”

Shire plc , the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced findings from a new data analysis that was conducted to examine treatment differences with DAYTRANA between boys and girls aged 6 to ... via Health News Digest

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