SFP 028 | Dr Russell Barkley on All Things ADHD; How ADHD Relates To Sleep, Diet & Driving; Diagnosing and Treating ADHD; And Taking Charge of ADHD by Becoming An Executive Parent
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The Side Effects of Stimulants on Sleep
A lot of the side effects that were attributed to stimulants were misattributions. They were actually pre-existing problems, Dr. Camp says. He suggests families start their bedtime routine an hour and a half before sleep. Then they move to quieter activities such as board games or family karaoke. If those things don't work, then we may need to add on some over-the-counter stuff for better sleep.
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