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• Does Ritalin Have Side Effects? for Parents

  
  

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Medical Conditions Q&A - Nemours KidsHealth for Parents

  
  

  Answers to your questions about common health problems.

• Study Drugs for Teens

  
  

  Some people use certain medicines without a prescription because they think these meds help with focus and concentration. If you've heard of "study drugs" and wonder if there are any risks, find out in this article for teens.

• Prescription Drug Abuse for Teens

  
  

  There are many downsides to experimenting with prescription drugs. Find out more in this article for teens.

• Q&A - Nemours KidsHealth for Parents

  
  

  Our medical experts answer some common - and not so common - questions from readers about parenting, diseases and conditions, the human body, and raising happy and healthy kids.

• ADHD Medicines for Teens

  
  

  Medicine doesn’t cure ADHD. But it does help boost a person's ability to pay attention, slow down, and have more self-control. This article for teens has details on how ADHD medicines help.

• ADHD Medicines for Parents

  
  

  Medicine doesn’t cure ADHD. But it does help boost a child's ability to pay attention, slow down, and have more self-control. This article for parents has details on how ADHD medicines help.

• Amphetamines for Teens

  
  

  Amphetamines are stimulants that speed up brain and body functions. Find out how these drugs can affect you in this article for teens.

• ADHD for Kids

  
  

  ADHD is a medical condition that makes it harder for kids to stay focused. Kids with ADHD can also be more fidgety than other kids their age. This article for kids explains how doctors decide a kid has ADHD and what they can do about it.

• ADHD for Teens

  
  

  ADHD is a medical condition that affects how well someone can sit still, focus, and pay attention. This article for teens has the basics on ADHD.