Medical Marijuana Prescribed to Kids with ADHD

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Medical Marijuana Prescribed to Kids with ADHD

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In California, the state with the nation\'s most permissive medical marijuana law, several doctors say that some children with attention deficit hyperacitivty disorder, or ADHD, are being treated with marijuana -- a fact that has sparked a heated debate.

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FOX 5 Investigates: Singulair

myfoxdc.com — “Kids so out of control, you can--™t take them to church, the movies or even the mall. The problem may not be the kid or even their parents, but instead a popular drug prescribed to millions of kids across the country. , More details on myfoxdc.comView full resource at myfoxdc.com

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Most Recently Shared on December 27, 2010 at 8:20 am By:

DrSoszka Dr. Shawn Soszka Active Health Library, Acupuncturist, CAM, and Naturopathic Doctor

Asthma drug Singulair can cause "false-positive" diagnosis of ADHD in children: http://tiny.ly/VHUV

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DrugWatch: Do you know what your doctor is prescribing your teens or children?

examiner.com — “Prescription medications and teens and children has been a debate for years. The controversy over ADD/ADHD medication such as Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera, Concerta and others has been hashed out in medical reports and articles for many …View full resource at examiner.com

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SueScheff Sue Scheff Parenting Supporter

DrugWatch: Do you know what your doctor is prescribing your teens or children? - http://tinyurl.com/28ezcmx <Parents - Wake up!

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Cardiac effects of ADHD drugs warrant screening | theheart.org

theheart.org — “Stimulants for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can moderately increase heart rate, blood pressure, and QT interval. Before doctors put children on such medication, researchers recommend screening for occult disease and getting a baseline ECG.View full resource at theheart.org

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Health_CK Catherine K Health Advocate

Review concludes cardiac screening is warranted before prescribing ADHD drugs to kids: Stimulants for the tre... http://bit.ly/bUFd2U #adhd

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Children, parents and prescribed medications: Summer dispense debate

examiner.com — “We've Got Issues, Children, Parents int the Age of Medication by New York Times selling author, Judith Warner , has plenty to say about the many diagnoses, prognosis', medications, and more. As summer is here children that are on …View full resource at examiner.com

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SueScheff Sue Scheff Parenting Supporter

Children, parents and prescribed medications: Summer dispense debate - http://tinyurl.com/2burrz5 #ADHD #Autism #ADD

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Louis Theroux investigates America's medicated kids | Metro.co.uk

metro.co.uk — “Louis Theroux investigates the growing practice in the US of prescribing anti-depressants to young children in Louis Theroux: America's Medicated KidsView full resource at metro.co.uk

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Louis Theroux investigates America's medicated kids http://bit.ly/awVwx4 #ADHD

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Google Sidewiki entry about Medical Marijuana - No Longer Just for Adults - NYTimes.com

google.com — “Thanks to Gina Pera for forwarding article: I completely disagree with the enthusiasm Hallowell has for 'medical marijuana' for kids with ADHD - see this article. Having working in addiction medicine since the mid 80s I can tell you that MJ has more long term problems with accumulation in the brain, building of tolerance, and abuse than any of the meds we now have out there. Cmon Ned, let's think more clearly about this one.View full resource at google.com

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drcharlesparkerEducator, Writer, NeuroscientistChild and Adult psychiatrist, and is certified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for SPECT brain imaging. He specializes in advanced diagnostic and medical services for troubled children, adolescents and adults. His broad range of clinical experience from psychoanalysis to substance abuse, to psychopharmacology and SPECT neuroimaging, – and his experience with systems/functional medicine and biomedical assessments provides a comprehensive medical foundation for treatment interventions and recommendations. If you don't look, you can't see. At CorePsych mind/brain diagnosis evolves beyond the polemics of outdated categorical thinking driven by superficial labels. Virtual assessments available anywhere globally." /> Dr Charles Parker Active Health Library, Doctor, Psychiatrist, and Physician

Weed for ADHD? Cmon Ned! Just wrote a Sidewiki entry on "Medical Marijuana - No Longer Just for Adults - NYTimes.com" http://bit.ly/83pBQr

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