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May 10th - Adolescents, ADHD & High Risk Behaviors – The Developmental Medicine Center at children’s Hospital Boston is presenting a forum by John R. Knight, MD, the Director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research. Dr. Knight will discuss the relationship between ADHD and risk behaviors during adolescence, including the use of alcohol and illicit drugs, as well as the misuse of stimulant medications used to treat ADHD. His research focuses on new ways to screen teens in medical settings and intervene early before serious harm results. The presentation will be Thursday, May 10th at 7:00 PM at the Boston Marriott Newton located at 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA. Coffee and dessert will be served at 8:30 PM. For more information call (617) 355-4218 or dmcforum@shtrust.org.