1. Because ADHD is a biological dysfunction that is manifested in the
person by an abnormal regulation of certain neurotransmitters in the brain
.
2. Because the drug is considered the primary treatment of
ADHD. Psychostimulants are the first line of treatment
, and have proven highly effective for ADHD.
3. Because there is sufficient clinical experience justifies international
and supports. More than 1.5 million U.S. children 5 to 12 years given annually
psychostimulants, which is almost 3% of
entire school population.
4. Safe indications are: a.
The symptoms of ADHD in children over 6 years, adolescents and adults
. B.
All subtypes of ADHD respond to psychostimulants
(but not all alike!).
5. Likely and recent indications are: a.
ADHD in preschoolers: Controlled clinical studies have
demonstrated the efficacy and safety of MFD also between 3 and 6 years old
. B.
Comorbidities associated with ADHD.
6. Because psychoeducational treatment alone is usually not enough
and "give time off medication to see what happens" can be
irretrievable loss of time for the boy.
7. Drug therapy is a way to "prepare the brain
to be restored after the work of the teacher, psychologist and pedagogue
.
8. Because of the importance in the prevention of substance abuse: the early treatment of ADHD
with psychostimulants prevents
and reduce by half the consumption and substance abuse on the individual
adult. It has been shown that treatment
psychostimulants (methylphenidate)
reduced by more than 70% risk of smoking, especially in girls high
untreated ADHD over 13 years.
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