Pharmaco-epidemiology of Stimulants
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چکیده
tion to treat child and adolescent disorders is causing concern in the community. This particularly applies to the use of stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate. Is the prescription of stimulants restricted to conditions for which they are an effective treatment? Is the medical profession placing too much emphasis on the use of medication to treat childhood mental health problems and failing to utilise effective non-drug treatments? Are worries about overuse of stimulants the reaction of an ill-informed public?
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Pharmaco-epidemiology: what do (and don't) we know about utilisation and impact of psychotropic medications in real-life conditions?
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