The S.T.A.R.T. Now program was developed in consultation with the following organizations*:

• The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• The National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
• The National Council for Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)
• The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
• The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Novartis would like to thank each of these organizations for lending their valuable time to this project.

*These organizations do not endorse any particular products or companies.

Introduction
This information is for teens who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by a doctor and who have been prescribed medication as part of ADHD management. First, we'll talk about the medicines used to treat ADHD and their appropriate use. Then, we'll review some basic facts about ADHD.