Learning Objective
After discussing data regarding titration, appropriate dosing, and efficacy of stimulant and nonstimulant medications, you will be able to evaluate your current treatment regimens and determine the most effective pharmacotherapeutic approach for managing ADHD in your adolescent and young adult patients.

Accreditation/Designation Statements
Veritas Institute for Medical Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Veritas Institute for Medical Education, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Financial Disclosure Statements
In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, all CME providers are required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the CME activity content over which the individual has control. Disclosures are as follows:

Timothy E. Wilens, MD―Abbott Laboratories, Cephalon Inc, Eli Lilly and Company, Janssen Pharmaceutica Products LP, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Neurosearch, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Ortho-McNeil, Pfizer Inc, Shire (grant/research support, speakers bureau, and/or consultant).

The staff of Veritas Institute for Medical Education, Inc. has nothing to disclose.

Unlabeled Use Disclosure Statement
Participants are advised that this CME activity will contain references to unlabeled/unapproved/ investigational uses of guanfacine, clonidine, methylphenidate, amphetamine compounds, and atomoxetine.

Method of Participation
Listen to the prerecorded telesymposium and complete the Posttest, Activity Evaluation, and Request for Credit Form. You will receive your CME certificate immediately. This activity is provided free of charge to participating physicians.
 

Treatment Issues in Managing ADHD in Adolescents Transitioning to Adulthood
Timothy E. Wilens, MD

Release Date: April 2007
Expiration Date: March 31, 2008

At the end of the audio presentation, you will be given a passcode.  Please enter it in the space below to access the post-test, activity evaluation, and request for credit form.