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Slide 2 MEDIATION: PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS AND IOWA CHILDREN Slide 3 Pros: Better Behavior Closer Relationships Cons: Harmful Addictive Side Effects MEDICATION Slide 4 OVERDOSES Can alter brain chemistry permanently Can lead to heart failure Even under care of medical professionals, some children have lost their lives Severe overdoses can result in: heart attacks, deadly blood clots, circulatory diseases Over time, Adderall can cause personality changes and suicidal thoughts in the user Slide 5 DIAGNOSIS Rose 24% from 2001-2011 No knowledge or legal control over making own healthcare decisions Physical exam to check for other causes of symptoms Observations/reports of childrens behavior Occurring in multiple places? Reports from teachers, counselors, care providers List of symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity Should have at least 6 of each Slide 6 GUIDELINES New guidelines of AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) as of 2011: Chronic illness that should last into adolescence and adulthood 4-18 can be diagnosed with ADHD (6-12) Should be based on behavioral problems at home and at school for at least 6 months For preschoolers, behavioral therapy should be first treatment option Slide 7 MEDIATION Are the new guidelines good enough? Good step towards restricting over-prescription Only recommendations, however, which may not be enough Solution: Follow up appointment to check dosage and track changes Either stop medication or change/manage dosage Slide 8 WORKS CITED Blog, Addiction. "Adderall Overdose: How Much Amount of Adderall to OD?" Addiction Blog Prescription Drug RSS. Addictionblog.org, 28 Apr. 2012. Web. 09 Apr. 2013. Francis, Enjoli. "Psychotropic Drugs: What Are They?" ABC News. ABC News Network, 2 Dec. 2011. Web. 09 Apr. 2013. Health, Mercy. "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa." Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa. Mercy Health, 27 Feb. 2012. Web. 09 Apr. 2013. Naylor, Michael W., Christine V. Davidson, D. J. Ortega-Piron, Arin Bass, Alice Gutierrez, and Angela Hall. "Psychotropic Medication Management for Youth in State Care: Consent, Oversight, and Policy Considerations." Child Welfare. N.p., Sept.-Oct. 2007. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. "Neurologists Warn Against ADHD Drugs To Help Kids Study." Iowa Public Radio. Iowa Public Radio, 16 Mar. 2013. Web. 09 Apr. 2013. Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 05 Mar. 2013. Web. 09 Apr. 2013. Writers, Staff. "Medical Billing and Coding." MedicalBillingAndCodingorg 15 Scary Facts About Adderall Abuse Comments. Medical Billing and Coding, 26 July 2012. Web. 09 Apr. 2013.