Aims To examine the literature pertaining to the diversion and misuse of pharmaceutical
stimulants. Methods Relevant literature was identified through comprehensive MEDLINE …

Prescriptions of psychotropic medications have become an important intervention for many
children and adolescents with mental disorders, and the rise of these prescriptions is …

Over the last two decades, the use of ADHD medication in US youth has markedly
increased. However, less is known about ADHD medication use among European children …

Why do rising incomes not make people happier? Some argue that it is because we quickly
become accustomed to our new acquisitions. Others would say that it is because relative …

Objective To examine changes in the full spectrum of psychotropic medication treatment for
youths from 1987 to 1996. Methods A population-based analysis of community treatment …

Abstract Background Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common
neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by the symptoms of inattention, impulsivity and …

Although posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is relatively common in community
epidemiologic surveys (5–6% for men, 10–12% for women), and psychiatric patients with …

Little is known about the global use and cost of medications for attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD). Global use of ADHD medications rose threefold from 1993 through 2003 …

Background The study aims to compare cross-national prevalence of psychotropic
medication use in youth. Methods A population-based analysis of psychotropic medication …

OBJECTIVE. The goal was to investigate the epidemiologic features of antipsychotic
prescribing to children and adolescents in general practice in the United Kingdom …