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    expected monthly weight gain by 25%. Con - Stimulants have proven to be effective in improving behavior‚ school work and social adjustment from 50% to 95%. - For 30% to 45% of children with ADHD‚ the use of stimulants will improve their behavior but not be normalized. 2. What are at least two opinions presented by each side of the critical issue? Pro - Children taking stimulants frequently become very depressed or suicidal. - Stimulants can cause a variety of mental abnormalities. Con

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    Detailed Lesson Plan in MAPEH Grade 8 At the end of the 60-minutes session‚ the students will be able to: I. Objectives 1. Discuss the factors that influence people to use drugs; 2. Explain stimulant drugs and their effects; 3. Share experiences among the students II. Subject Matter Topic: Drug Education Reference/s: Enjoy Life with P.E and HEALTH Textbook pages 240-254 Materials: Visual Aids‚ Laptop‚ Projector Values Integration: Develop a genuine commitment to fight drug dependencies

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    “Investigators recently found DMBA in 12 of 14 tested products‚ confirming a suspicion that several products contain this untested and illegal stimulant” (Buell). 2. Even seemingly harmless stimulants are severe; “the NCAA bans caffeine and sets its testing threshold at a level to accommodate moderate consumption; high levels of caffeine and other stimulants in the urine would render the athlete ineligible if detected during drug testing” (Buell). 3. Caffeinated drinks have been used to increase

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    The Harmful Effects of ADHD Medication in Children English 102: Writing II Abstract The medications and treatments for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) were researched to expose the risks of pharmaceuticals and their side effects on young children. The medical risks of medications commonly used to treat children with ADHD were examined using published research and findings from pediatricians‚ physicians‚ scientists‚ and other health

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    Misdiagnosing and Overprescribing ADHD Medications Miriam Valdez HSM 210 Melissa Ellison January 31‚ 2010 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that millions of children across America are being diagnosed with and put on drugs for. Being the most common childhood disorder in the United States and around the world there are millions of children taking psychotropic drugs to treat ADHD. With so many conditions that imitate ADHD and so many risks

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    through various research projects scientist and psychologist have been able to prove otherwise. As most psychological disorders‚ there are successful treatment plans for people who suffer with this disorder. The major two treatments for ADHD are stimulant drugs and psychological counseling ("ADHD‚" 2013). When an individual is suffering with ADHD‚ he/she will display the following symptoms: trouble focusing‚ restlessness‚ impulsivity‚ difficulty completing tasks‚ disorganization‚ low frustration

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    diabetes and liver cancer also it has high levels of antioxidants. The main ingredient in coffee is caffeine‚ which acts as a central nervous system stimulant. Stimulants can give you a false feeling of energy‚ causing your body to experience a "spike and crash" syndrome. They can cause you to become restless and jittery. When we rely on stimulants for our energy‚ we take our bodies on a sort of roller coaster ride. Many of us wake up tired and drag ourselves to the kitchen to make a pot of coffee

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    ADHD Effects on Children: Does It Hinder Their Progress in School? Does It Cause Them To Become Delinquent? Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) that is characterized by prevalent symptoms that is evident at home‚ school‚ and in social situations. The symptoms displayed include‚ developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention‚ impulsiveness‚ and hyperactivity‚ also called hyperactivity or hyperactive child syndrome. The cause is unknown‚ but research suggests that it is related to

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    Position Paper: HDHD‚ is it a real disease? Following the Psychology 101 Guidelines Georgia Milteer Park University Abstract I will be discussing the controversy over Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (HDHD). Some psychologists believe that Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is defined as a combination of problems‚ such as difficulty sustaining attention‚ hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Some psychologists believe that Attention-Deficit

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    Non Stimulants

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    Non-Stimulants Non-stimulants include Strattera‚ Clonidine‚ and Intuniv. Non-stimulants affect the brain differently than stimulants. Though these drugs affect neurotransmitters and they don’t increase dopamine levels. It also generally takes longer to see results. They might be used when stimulants prove unsafe‚ ineffective‚ or for a person who wants to avoid side effects of stimulants. Common side effects of Non-stimulants include a few of the same side effects listed for the Stimulants‚ but

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