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Prescription Stimulants - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
A class of drugs that enhance brain activity. Prescription stimulants were used historically to treat asthma, obesity, neurological disorders, and a variety of other ailments, before their potential for abuse and addiction became apparent.
http://www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/prescription-stimulants/
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CNS stimulants - Drugs
Compare CNS stimulants. Includes user reviews and ratings for individual medications. Find related monographs and prescribing information.
http://www.drugs.com/drug-class/cns-stimulants.html
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ADHD Medicines - Kid's Health
Lots of teens take medicines as part of their ADHD treatment plan. Get the facts on ADHD medicines and how they work.
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/ritalin.html
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ADHD Medication for Children - Understood
Learn about ADHD medications and how they work. Browse other articles on ADHD and ADD on Understood.org.
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches/medications/adhd-medications-and-how-they-work
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Side Effects of ADHD Medication - Child Mind
Dr. Roy Boorady shares how to handle side effects of ADHD medications: from appetite loss to trouble sleeping.
http://childmind.org/article/side-effects-of-adhd-medication/
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5 Experts Answer: Can Drug Stimulants Help You At Work? - Live Science
The stimulants are meant for people with ADHD and narcolepsy, but some experts warn they can come with negative side effects.
http://www.livescience.com/35550-can-stimulants-help-you-work.html
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Cleveland
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Stimulant Therapy
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic_Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity_Disorder/hic_Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity_Disorder_Stimulant_Therapy
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List of 15 Common ADHD Medications - Healthline
ADHD is commonly treated with prescription medications. See a comprehensive list of medications, including stimulants, non-stimulants, and more.
http://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/medication-list
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Stimulant - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Stimulants (also referred to as psychostimulants) are psychoactive drugs that induce temporary improvements in either mental or physical functions or both.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stimulant
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DrugFacts, Stimulant ADHD Medications - Drug Abuse
Stimulant medications including amphetamines (e.g., Adderall) and methylphenidate (e.g., Ritalin and Concerta) are often prescribed to treat children, adolescents, or adults diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/stimulant-adhd-medications-methylphenidate-amphetamines
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Stimulants for ADHD: Types, Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
Drug details for Stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/stimulants-for-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder
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Stimulant Drugs to Treat ADHD: Types, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
Most children and adults who take stimulants to treat ADHD respond well to the medications. WebMD provides an overview of the types of stimulants available to treat this condition.
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-stimulant-therapy
