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Old Feb 15, 2012, 05:52 PM
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i never understood this.
hyperactive..and give a stimulant to makes LESS hyper?..
I believe the theory is that the stimulant activates the frontal lobes. The frontal lobes are important in impulse control. So the impulsive child gains better control over his behavior.