January 25, 2002, Newsletter Issue #7: Bi-Polar Disorder or ADHD?

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Bi-Polar Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) have many of the same characteristics making it difficult for a medical professional to distinguish which disorder a child actually has.

Many behavioral health disorders are treated with medication, yet, the most popular medications prescribed for ADHD can actually aggravate Bi-Polar symptoms in a child making his/her condition worse.

Demitri F. Papolos, MD, is a leading expert in the medical field for understanding Bi-Polar disorder. He speaks at a national and international level on the topic and has authored or co-authored several books.

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