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Has it been proven that Concerta possibly stunts growth or puberty in adolescents or causes other similar problems?
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∙ 14y ago
The latest research on Ritalin (of which Concerta is a derivative) showed that there is no long term growth difference in people who have taken the medication vs. those who have not (meaning they will end up being the same height if all other variables are accounted for). The medication can cause a slight delay in starting puberty, although the effect is not as great as people used to believe. As drugs become older and are studied more, data can be collected to see if this is still the case for the newer ADHD meds. I took Ritalin for a short time when I was 10 or 11 and I am 13 now and I am going through puberty normally
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoThere have been cases of altered behavior as the result of refrained usage. It is quite understandable that a brain altering product such as Concerta may interfere with puberty being a brain altering process.
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What is the biological change that occurs in early adolescents?
Puberty.
What is super puberty?
In extremely rare cases, adolescents are subject to what is known as superiore pubertiscus, or "super puberty."
What is the condition of becoming sexually mature?
Puberty is the time in which adolescents become sexually mature. Pubescence is the term meaning the time when puberty starts.
Does Adolescence last longer than Puberty?
Adolescence is another way of saying Puberty. It generally is whilst a child is going through puberty that they are called adolescents so it would last the same time.
Lifespan psychologists have found that conflicts between parents and children peak when the children are?
Adolescents, teenagers in puberty.
Why do adolescents turn fanatic?
people have a natural tendency to defy authority, they are raging with hormones and need for peer acceptance at highest levels in puberty
What is the difference between children and adolescents?
Children typically refer to individuals aged 12 and below, while adolescents refer to individuals between the ages of 13 and 19. Adolescents are in the stage of physical and psychological development between childhood and adulthood, marked by puberty and increased autonomy.
Can Scoliosis hinder development of normal Puberty?
It does not hinder normal Puberty. Scoliosis affects approximately 10% of all adolescents. If you suspect your child has a curvature of the spine whilst still in Puberty you should seek medical advice from a doctor. If your adolescent has a degree of 30% curvature then seek medical advice also.
What does biochemical changes mean can someone give you an example?
Biochemical changes are changes that happen inside of the body of an animal or plant. These examples include puberty for adolescents for example.
Might timing of maturation be considered a risk for unsafe sexual practices for adolescents?
Do you mean 'Is it safe for boys going through puberty to masturbate?' If you mean that, than yes, those going through puberty can be safely sexually active, although some may not have semen.
Why do adolescents get acne and pimples during the age of puberty?
Their bodies release extra secretions form their pores, which - unless cleansed daily - clog up - which forms spots & acne.
Can mastubating before puberty cause problems?
No, masturbation will not cause problems. But you have to understand that your body is not mature enough sexually.
