. Describe at least three reasons parents may not wish to use medications to treat their children with ADHD.
What will be an ideal response?
Not all children respond to medication; children who have had adverse reactions in the past might have particularly reluctant parents. In the community, the nonresponse rate may be as high as 50%. Medication for ADHD is typically a long-term proposition; discontinuing the medication usually brings back the symptoms of the disorder—the safety of this medication past 2 years of treatment is also unknown. For some children with tics or Tourette’s, these medications can exacerbate symptoms. Some families are just uncomfortable with pharmacological treatment in children so young and may prefer psychosocial interventions.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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