Making Medication Successful for ADHD Women – 2017

Dr. William Dodson’s presentation goes beyond the basics of the two standard stimulant medications, methylphenidate and amphetamine, to explore other medication options and treatment situations that are specific to women. How do women respond differently to medications and what are the effects of estrogen? Can ADHD medications be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding? What does hyperactivity look like in girls and women and what medications are helpful?

About William Dodson, M.D.

William Dodson, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist who specialize in adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Although he is primarily a clinical practitioner who combines evidence-based practice techniques with practice-based evidence.

During his 25-year career, he has served on the faculties of Georgetown University and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.  In 2012, he was named a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in recognition of his clinical contributions to the field of ADHD. He was honored with theMaxwell J. Schleifer Award for Distinguished Service to Persons with Disabilities and he is one of two experts from the United States to the World Anti-Doping program chosen to develop guidelines for using ADHD stimulant medications for the world’s athletes.

Dr. Dodson has a private practice in Greenwood Village, CO, specializing in adults with ADHD.