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 * Cons of Drug Therapy **

The cons of drug therapy for ADD/ADHD include, but are not limited to, the following:
 * side effects are common (including stomachaches, headaches, difficulty sleeping)
 * diminished growth when compared to peers (as much as 0.5” shorter per year)
 * long-term side effects to drug therapy have not been studied
 * declining benefit over an extended period
 * after three years the results related to drugs are not significantly better than those related to behavior therapy
 * studies show increased delinquent behavior and substance abuse

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