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Old 03-09-2012, 08:20 AM
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Post Monkey Study Suggests ADHD Drugs Do Not Help Memory
(Psych Central News) A new lab study with monkeys suggests potential dangers associated with high dosages of methylphenidate (Ritalin). According to researchers, the results are similar to a 1977 finding that a low dose of the drug boosted cognitive performance of children with ADHD, but a higher dose that reduced their hyperactivity also impaired their performance on a [...]

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