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The Effects Of Stimulant Medication On Reaction Time In Recreationally Active Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Nichole Ashley Lafortune
The Effects Of Stimulant Medication On Reaction Time In Recreationally Active Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Nichole Ashley Lafortune
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Context: Participants with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have shown cognitive impairments that affect coordination, anticipation and planning. In the ADHD population, stimulant medication has shown to have beneficial outcomes for 75% of the people. Unfortunately, in most research, patients with ADHD are excluded and little is known about this population.
Purpose: Determine the effects of stimulant medication in recreationally active ADHD participants on reaction time.
Design: Cross-section between groups design
Methods: Participants were divided into two groups (ADHD and controls). Upon arrival to the Biomechanics Lab participants performed two tests, Mode A and Mode D on the Dynavision …