Should my child try a “drug holiday”?
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Should my child try a “drug holiday”?
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If your child is on medication for ADHD, you may have heard of a medication vacation or a drug holiday. In short, it means taking a break from their usual medication — for a few days, weeks, or even months. It sounds simple enough, but deciding whether it’s right for your child is a different story.
On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn talks with Dr. Liz Harstad, a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital, to get the scoop.
Related resources
- All about ADHD medication
- The difference between stimulant and non-stimulant medication for ADHD
- A history of ADHD medication
Timestamps
(1:30) Why would someone take a “drug holiday”?
(2:29) How has thinking evolved over time?
(3:42) What are the impacts of a break?
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