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Discussing Stimulant Treatment with Parents

https://www.thecarlatreport.com/podcast/discussing-stimulant-treatment-with-parents/

ADHD is one of the most treatable conditions in psychiatry if patients adhere to medication regimens. Stimulants have been widely used and are usually safe when taken as prescribed, however, parents are often skeptical and concerned about psychotropic medications. In this episode, we’ll discuss why  parents are so resistant to stimulant medications and how can we approach misconceptions surrounding the treatment of ADHD in youth?

Author
Joshua Feder, M.D. Dr. Feder's Blog

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