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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The longitudinal NIMH study agrees. ADHD meds have no long term benefits.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2009/short-term-intensive-treatment-not-likely-to-improve-long-term-outcomes-for-children-with-adhd.shtml[/quote]

Money quote from the NIMH summary:

"Children who were no longer taking medication at the eight-year follow-up were generally functioning as well as children who were still medicated, raising questions about whether medication treatment beyond two years continues to be beneficial or needed by all."[/quote]

Why is this information not provided by every psychiatrist? Every Dr. I have seen about ADHD (and I have seen quite a few for myself and my children) urges medication as the first - and usually only - treatment for symptoms. Side effects are rarely discussed and the fact that medication is probably not going to help in the long run is NEVER mentioned. Whichever side of the medication fence you are on, I don't think we are getting accurate and complete information. [/quote]

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