Posted by Mark Probert

>presentation on November 1, on WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RITALIN.
>Presenters are James Shaya, MD, James Windell, and Holly Gilbert, authors of a
>book by the same title.

Here are a couple of excerpts from the blurb:

For all your questions about Ritalin--here are
straightforward, medically sound answers.

Ritalin is the drug doctors prescribe most often for the
millions of Americans who suffer from attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If you or your child has
been diagnosed with ADHD--or if you suspect ADHD is
present--you will want to understand ADHD and Ritalin.
This comprehensive, authoritative guide explains all you
need to know.

Filled with real-life stories and the latest medical
findings, this invaluable reference explains how Ritalin
works, what to expect if you or your child takes it, and
what can increase its effectiveness at school, work, and
home.

What You Need to Know About Ritalin includes:

How ADHD is diagnosed--and where to find a
professional for assessment

What Ritalin can--and can't--do to control ADHD
Medical advice about dosage, side effects, and other
drug therapies

How to make Ritalin part of a total treatment
program with psychotherapy, parent training, and
support groups

Best solutions to common problems with prescription
refills, doses during the school day, working with
teachers and school systems--and more

Plus comprehensive reference and resource sections

Synopsis
Pairing the latest medical findings with real-life
case studies, the distinguished authors explain how
Ritalin works on the brain; how it affects children,
teens, and adults; questions patients should ask;
alternative medications; psychological treatment and
behavior therapy; how to parent an ADHD child, and
much more.

Here's a link to the book's page:

www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/055357552X/gate8
Mark Probert

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