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HCHenry

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Professor Waddell's class discusses the controversy of medicating children who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Professor Waddell says, The controversy continues about the 'quick fix' nature of the medication prescribed to children and the tendency to use medication without first attempting psychotherapy or home/academic interventions. Another part of the controversy is the need to test the medications prescribed for youths on youths. Additionally, parents are concerned about the legislation that permitsschools to requirethat allchildren be evaluated for ADHD. Because of this controversy, medication prescriptions for children and adolescents have dramatically decreased. With respect to Professor Waddell's statement, it is correct to say that a controversy exists concerning ____.
 
  a. the 'quick fix' nature of the medication that isprescribed to children
  b. legislation that permitsschools to requirethat allchildren be evaluated for ADHD
  c. the need to test the medications prescribed for youths on youths
  d. medication prescriptions for children and adolescents have dramatically decreased

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Almost 20 million adults and adolescents report current use of this substance in the United States, but it is illegal. It produces mild perceptual and sensory distortions, and is usually smoked. It is called ____.
 
  a. marijuana c. heroin
  b. cocaine d. nicotine


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hugthug12

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
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HCHenry

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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