Why can amphetamines be used to treat adhd in children? they decrease neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control. they decrease neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with hyperactivity. they increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with emotions. they increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control?

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Leonel Mcfarland

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30 March, 07:32

Why can amphetamines be used to treat adhd in children? they decrease neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control. they decrease neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with hyperactivity. they increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with emotions. they increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control?

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Markus Petersen · Answer 1

Though amphetimines increase brain activity, they, in many cases have a focusing effect: this focus dividend allows some patients to assign more of their cognitive mental bandwidth to tasks they previously struggled sticking to. This increase in focus, inasmuch as it improves productivity, may lead to spillover effects in the form of better time management, calmness from having achieved something that was difficult, etc.