Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 12, Issue 4 , Pages 217-221 , December 2005

The Relationship Between Tourette Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Stimulant Medication: A Critical Review

  • Gerald Erenberg, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Gerald Erenberg, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue-S71, Cleveland, OH 44195.

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PII: S1071-9091(05)00081-1

doi: 10.1016/j.spen.2005.12.003

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 12, Issue 4 , Pages 217-221 , December 2005

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