Long-Term Effects of Chronic Oral Ritalin Administration on Cognitive and Neural Development in Adolescent Wistar Kyoto Rats

The diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often results in chronic treatment with psychostimulants such as methylphenidate (MPH, Ritalin®). With increases in misdiagnosis of ADHD, children may be inappropriately exposed to chronic psychostimulant treatment during development....

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Main Authors: Jennifer L. Cornish, Judi Homewood, Kelly J. Clemens, Ann K. Goodchild, Natasha N. Kumar, Margery C. Pardey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-09-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/2/3/375