A Closer Look at Alpha-2 Agonists for ADHD
The Carlat Psychiatry Report, Volume 19, Number 3, March 2021
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/tcprv19n3/
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information
Topics: ADHD | Alpha Agonists
C. Jason Mallo, DO.
Attending Psychiatrist, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine.
Dr. Mallo has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
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