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The stimulants.

T E Wilens1, J Biederman

  • 1Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
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Stimulant medications are widely used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. This review covers their prevalence, neurobiology, and treatment guidelines for diverse ADHD populations and comorbidities.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Neuropharmacology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Stimulants represent the most frequently prescribed psychotropic medications in pediatric psychiatry.
  • They are primarily indicated for the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of stimulant use in child psychiatry.
  • To summarize current literature on stimulant prevalence, neurobiology, and pharmacology.
  • To outline clinical guidelines and treatment strategies for ADHD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of prevalence, neurobiology, and pharmacology of stimulants.
  • Analysis of recent studies on stimulant use in specific ADHD populations.
  • Synthesis of clinical guidelines for managing stimulant-treated youth.

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Main Results:

  • Stimulants are extensively used across various age groups and ADHD subtypes.
  • Understanding neurobiological underpinnings and pharmacological profiles is crucial.
  • Guidelines address management in diverse populations, including those with comorbidities.

Conclusions:

  • This review synthesizes key information on stimulant use for ADHD.
  • It offers practical guidance for clinicians managing children and adolescents with ADHD.
  • Strategies for addressing comorbidities and adverse effects are provided.