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Gwen Morrison

Gwen Morrison is an Atlanta-area writer whose work has been been published in a number of national magazines.

Recent Posts

Medications can lead to overeating junk food, like potato chips, lack of exercise, and of course, weight gain

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Weight Gain as a Side Effect of ADHD Medications: How You Can Lose it!

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Gaining weight with ADHD

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When Treating Comorbid Conditions Causes Side Effects

Four ways to address the side effects of medications for comorbid conditions in people...
When ADHD Medicine Supresses Appetite in ADHD Children

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What to Do When ADHD Meds Ruin Your Child’s Appetite

If your child's ADHD medication is making him a more finicky eater than ever, fine-tune...
A young girl experiencing appetite loss due to ADHD medications like Adderall

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What to Do When Your Child Never Feels Like Eating

Stimulant medications like Ritalin or Adderall can trigger appetite suppression and...

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