By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – – Drugs and psychotherapy can help teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) manage symptoms and improve in school, a new research review suggests, but adolescents still have treatment needs that are quite distinct from younger children. Both stimulants and alternative medications can help reduce symptoms such as restlessness, forgetfulness and lack of motivation, the study found. Psychotherapy that addresses issues like behavior, organization and social skills may not always ease symptoms but can result in better school performance, the study also found.
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Teens with ADHD have special treatment needs
