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
ns
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
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