Combining medication and behavioral therapy leads to better outcomes for children with pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs), according to a recent study.

Patients who don’t respond well to medication for depression are often referred for psychotherapy. But there has been little evidence that this actually works. A recent trial attempted to assess whether this method could help patients.

What is the best way to help someone quit smoking? A recent trial compared the most popular over-thecounter and prescription treatments to answer this question.

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There is little agreement on how high to dose stimulants.

With the many medication options available for ADHD, it can certainly be confusing deciding which to choose.

This chart is a great resource for comparing and understanding medications used to treat ADHD.

Are we misdiagnosing some patients with bipolar disorder?

Using stimulants as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been a common practice for a long time.

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