Article: Calming stimulants: the paradox of ADHD.(Second Messenger)(attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)

Issue Hyperactivity in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is paradoxically resolved with stimulant medication.

Action Pharmacological and behavioral data in ADHD suggest sleep circuits may play an integral role in the etiology of ADHD.

Benefit Identifying sleep symptoms in children with ADHD can aid physicians in choosing the most appropriate treatment options.

Hyperactivity is often a side effect of stimulants, as anyone who has had too many cups of coffee can attest. Yet, in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stimulant medications have a calming effect. A clearer understanding of the shared ...

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