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What causes poor decision making skills in children?
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My son came home from rehab with a medicine I CAN NOT FIND IN MY DRUG BOOKS It is a compounded med. it is labeled CMP CLCA He said he was given this because they told him he had poor decision making skills. What in the world have they prescribed him? I want to know what it is before I continue to give it to him. Kelly
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Dear User, the reason that kids can't make decisions as fast as other kids is that they may have ADD or ADHD, This means Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There are many medicines for this like Atomoxetine, Methylphenidate and Dexedrine. These medicines are costly and have many bad side effects like addiction. Look, do not give your kid any medicines. Just make him join a sport or some activity that requires attention. See what your kid likes. Some kids like to play chess, some like to play sports, some like to study or read or program a computer. Thus slowly your kid will develop his attention and judging skills. Drugs are bad and the last resort when everything fails. Attention, concentration, is just like a muscle, it has to be exercised in a gym to develop. A muscle can also develop by taking harmful drugs like steroids. Think. Think. Think. Spend time with your kid today, and get him enrolled in some exercise. Best wishes, Dr. Neel Kudchadkar.