title: Stimulant therapy in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
abstract: Stimulant medication is a significant part of the multimodal management of children with ADHD. The primary care physician should coordinate the assessment and treatment of the child with this disorder. Understanding the use of stimulant medications and a thorough understanding of the challenges facing family, patients, educators and health planners is necessary in order to address issues related to the complexities of ADHD.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital, USA.
authors.forename: Ronald L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Baldwin
mesh_terms: D000662:Amphetamines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003913:Dextroamphetamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000662:Amphetamines; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008774:Methylphenidate; D003913:Dextroamphetamine