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Sleep problems commonly complicate the management of ADHD in children and adults. Behavioral therapy for insomnia can be effective, However, many fail to respond to behavior therapy and clinicians then consider drug treatment options.Wright and colleagues from the UK conducted a clinical trial of melatonin in children with ADHD and severe sleep problems. The children in this study failed a beha...

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Tags: Sleep Disorder, Sleep, Insomnia, Behavior, ADHD, Drug, Children's Health, Pediatric ADHD

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