A UNC survey found that a majority of students have misused Adderall or other prescription stimulants. This is hurting their peers who have a real need for the medications.
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Doctor Loses License After Prescribing Pot Cookies To 4-Year-Old
The case was brought to light when the boy’s father asked a school nurse to give his son a marijuana edible. A California doctor lost his medical license after recommending cannabis cookies for a four-year-old boy who the doctor diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar disorder after a half-hour meeting. However, the doctor continues to practice… Continue reading Doctor Loses License After Prescribing Pot Cookies To 4-Year-Old
Can Severe ADHD Predict Video Game Addiction?
A new study explored whether there was a connection between ADHD and video game addiction. While debate continues to swirl about the validity of video game dependency, a new study has opined that individuals with severe symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also be more prone to develop an equally severe dependency on video games.… Continue reading Can Severe ADHD Predict Video Game Addiction?