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Dominican University of California

Long Term Effects of Ritalin on Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

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<p>This is a literature review on the long-term effects and side effects Ritalin has on children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Many students with ADHD are prescribed Ritalin to control their behavior. The focus of this research addresses the question, does Ritalin cause any long-term effects on children diagnosed with ADHD? The purpose of this review of the literature is to examine the research on these children and gather information on the long­term effects of Ritalin. The literature review addresses the following questions:</p> <ol> <li>What behaviors are common in children with ADHD?</li> <li>What are the side effects?</li> <li>What are the potential future problems?</li> </ol>

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Science
Level thesis:degree_level
Master's Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Education
Year dc:date.available
2003

Author and committee

dc:creator, dc:contributor.*
Author dc:creator
  • Pheatt, Kendra
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Kirstin McIntyre, MS

Subjects

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Identifiers

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OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:scholar.dominican.edu:education-print-theses-1427

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2026-07-24
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Pheatt, Kendra. Long Term Effects of Ritalin on Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Master's Thesis thesis, 2003. https://scholar.dominican.edu/education-print-theses/430