Two leading psychiatric organizations have released a guide for parents that is designed to help them sift through the stacks of often confusing and misleading information on ADHD. The ADHD Parents Medication Guide, co-sponsored by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Psychiatric Association, discusses both medications and non-drug treatment options including behavioral therapies and school services.

“The very good news and take-home message is we can effectively help the majority of children, adolescents and adults who have ADHD,” said a member of the guide subcommittee. “The real problem is that research also tells us that many young people and adults aren’t receiving effective and appropriate treatment they deserve.”

The guide is available at www.parentsmedguide.org.

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