THE BEHAVIOR OF CHILDREN RECEIVING BENZEDRINE

TLDR

The study discusses benzedrine sulfate dosage, adverse reactions, and duration of effect, and recommends supervised use by child psychiatrists for treating behavior disorders in children. The authors observed psychological reactions in 30 behavior‑problem children receiving benzedrine sulfate for one week. Results showed that half the children improved in school performance, many became emotionally subdued yet remained interested, and various other behavior changes were noted.

Abstract

The psychological reactions of 30 behavior problem children who received benzedrine sulfate for one week were observed. There was a spectacular improvement in school performance in half of the children. A large proportion of the patients became emotionally subdued without, however, losing interest in their surroundings. A variety of other definite behavior changes were also noted. Dosage, unfavorable responses, and duration of effect of the drug are discussed, and it is suggested that its use in the treatment of children with behavior disorders be supervised by physicians trained in child psychiatry.