Wonder Drug or Quick Fix? A Review of Research on Ritalin.

Frankenberger, William

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ERIC Number: EJ567163

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Publication Date: 1998

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Wonder Drug or Quick Fix? A Review of Research on Ritalin.

Frankenberger, William

Reaching Today's Youth: The Community Circle of Caring Journal, v2 n2 p11-15 Win 1998

Summarizes research on the effects of stimulant medication on children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). Concludes that medication alone is not enough, its benefits should not be oversold, and it is not the solution for everyone. Encourages educators to participate in interventions for children with AD/HD. (MKA)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Children, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Hyperactivity, Literature Reviews, Outcomes of Treatment, Stimulants

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Language: English

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