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Heavy Drinking An estimated 5.3 million women in the United States drink in a way that threatens their health, safety, […]

Moderate Drinking: Benefits and Risks Moderate drinking can have short- and long-term health effects, both positive and negative: Benefits Heart

ADHD: Treatment Options What Are the Treatment Options? Although at present no cure for ADHD exists, there are a number

ADHD: Educational and Medical Evaluation ADHD Educational Evaluation An educational evaluation assesses the extent to which a child’s symptoms of

Legal Requirements for Identification of and Educational Services for Children with ADHD Two important federal mandates protect the rights of

How Do We Identify ADHD? Although toddlers and preschoolers, on occasion, may show characteristics of ADHD, some of these behaviors

What Causes ADHD? ADHD has traditionally been viewed as a problem related to attention, stemming from an inability of the

There is a great concern about the incidence of violent behavior among children and adolescents. This complex and troubling issue

Helping children cope with fear

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