Chapter #6: Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral

Disorders

Medication Considerations

By: Rose Aldan & Joe Pangilinan

Medical Considerations

• Many students with emotional and behavioral problems experience difficulties in

maintaining attention and controlling behavior.

• Medication is frequently considered as an intervention

option.

Medical Considerations

• Many different kinds of medications have been found to

be effective with students’ behavior problems, including

stimulants, tranquilizers, anticonvulants, antidepressants,

and mood-altering drugs.

Medical Consideratio

nsWhat are stimulants?

Stimulants are a class of psychoactive drug that increase activity in the brain. These drugs can

temporarily elevate alertness, mood and

awareness. While some stimulant drugs are legal and widely used, all can

be addicting. While stimulants share many

commonalities, each has unique properties and mechanisms of action.

Medical Consideratio

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What are tranquilizers?

Tranquilizers are drugs known for their ability to induce relaxation,

making you feel "tranquil." They are used to calm people who are anxious or have other mental health problems.

Medical Considerations