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ADHD Through The Life Cycle: by Humberto Nagera M.D
ADHD Through The Life Cycle: by Humberto Nagera M.D
ADHD Through The Life Cycle: by Humberto Nagera M.D
by
Humberto Nagera M.D.
Professor of Psychiatry, University of South Florida.
Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan.
Training and Supervising Psychoanalyst,
Tampa Bay Psychoanalytic Institute.
Director, The Carter-Jenkins Center.
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle:
Myths About ADHD
2) Disappears in adolescence
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle
History of the Disorder
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle
Etiology of the Disorder
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle
Etiology of the Disorder
Runs in families
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle
Some General Characteristics
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle
Adult Characteristics
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Adult Characteristics
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle
Adult Characteristics
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle
Symptoms Of Adults
1) Distractability in different degrees
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Drugs Used For Treatment
Dextro-amphetamines:
2) Slow releases:
a) Dexedrine SR (5, 10 and 15 mg) (7-10 H)
b) Adderall XR (10, 20 and 30 mg capsules) (7-10 H)
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle
Drugs Used For Treatment
Tricyclic antidepressants:
1) Longer duration of action (once daily dosing)
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle
Drugs Used For Treatment
The Use of Catapres (Clonidine), and Tenex:
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The End
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