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Just as good as drugs?

Studies suggest it could be worth having a closer look at EEG neurofeedback for treating ADHD. In 2002 an experiment involving 100 children with ADHD suggested that EEG neurofeedback could contribute towards a significant improvement in symptoms.

In 2003 a study involving 34 children with ADHD seemed to suggest that EEG neurofeedback was just as good as methylphenidate (Ritalin) in treating the symptoms of the condition.



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