"Therefore,
it is critical that they receive the support and treatment needed to succeed
during these critical years.org.
* Nearly three in four parents and teenagers say that before beginning
treatment, it was somewhat to very difficult for teenagers to feel
happy/feel good about himself/herself.org .
Cortex Pharmaceuticals also recently announced that it began enrollment in
the second and third AMPAKINE(R) CX717 Phase IIa studies: one in Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD ) and the other in mild to moderate
Alzheimer's disease (AD).

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The survey evaluated the responses of a
nationwide sample of 268 parents of teenagers, ages 14 to 18, who have been
diagnosed with ADHD and 265 teenagers, ages 14 to 18, who have been diagnosed
with ADHD.
It is believed that loss of connections between brain cells is responsible for
memory loss.
"We believe our drugs can be disease modifying therapies in contrast to
the currently available symptomatic treatments ," says Dr.

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, parents and teenagers from the same family).

Impact on Academic Success
* Parents (86%) and teenagers (77%) agree that it is much or somewhat
more difficult for teens with ADHD to do their best in school compared
to other teens without ADHD.

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After receiving help, parents and teens experienced tremendous progress in
their lives. According to a report by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, approximately 7.
* Nearly nine in 10 parents with a teen receiving treatment (88%) believe
that prescription medication is the most effective treatment for ADHD.

Scientists Investigate Drugs for Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

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, Assistant Professor of
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University. Teens who are embarrassed about having the disorder are more
likely to report being teased (68% ) or treated differently by others
(76%) than teens with ADHD who are not embarrassed by their diagnosis. After
starting treatment, both groups report "some" to "a great deal" of
improvement in these areas.
Ampakines may also increase the amount of certain growth factors in the brain,
which, in turn, may help treat the underlying causes of conditions like
Alzheimer 's disease. Roger Stoll, the CEO
of Cortex Pharmaceuticals. The disorder is one of the single greatest threats to the health of 77
million baby boomers and is also one of their greatest fears of aging .

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"Left
untreated, many teenagers with ADHD experience academic impairment, driving-
related incidents , and are at higher risk of substance abuse, encounters with
law-enforcement, and consequent negative impact within the family.

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Additional survey findings include:

* Teens with ADHD and parents share similar views about the disorder. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to
improve the mental health of all Americans through advocacy, education,
research and service . Its lead compound,
CX-717, is expected to treat the memory and thinking disorders associated with
Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Alzheimer's disease as well as other disorders.

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ABOUT THE SURVEY
The survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris
Interactive from July - August 2004, for the NMHA through a grant from McNeil
Consumer + Specialty Pharmaceuticals . Parents and teenagers were recruited independently and were not
matched pairs (i.
* About half (52%) of parents surveyed believe that their ADHD teenager
will attend college, while 61% of teens report that they plan to attend
college. After beginning treatment, the
majority of parents and teens report some to a great deal of
improvement in their ability to feel good/feel happy (81% parents, 73%
teenagers). Though the disease progresses at
different rates in different people, in its severe stages most sufferers
require total care for their needs .

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Most teens
(77%) and parents (86%) reported that it was much or somewhat more difficult
for teens with ADHD to do their best in school.

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"ADHD amplifies the issues that all teens grapple with, such as heavy
demands at school, more complicated social situations, and a growing desire
for independence," said Michael Faenza, MSSW, President and CEO, National
Mental Health Association (NMHA), the country's oldest and largest nonprofit
organization addressing all aspects of mental health and illness.

* More than one in three teens (37%) are embarrassed about having ADHD. Nearly
nine in 10 parents with a teen receiving treatment believe that
prescription medication is the most effective treatment for ADHD. Following are some of the key findings from
the survey .
* Nearly six in ten (56%) teens note that their grades have improved
since beginning treatment.cortexpharm.

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Families Credit Therapy With Better Grades,
Higher Self-Esteem, Improved Relationships

ALEXANDRIA, Va. In addition, a majority of parents
(69%) and teens (64%) found that it was somewhat to very difficult for teens
to make new friends.

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have ADHD.

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ABOUT THE NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the country's oldest and
largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and
mental illness.

Effect on Relationships + Social Issues
* More than one in three teenagers (37%) are embarrassed about having the
disorder., parents and
teenagers from the same family). (See http://www.

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* Among teenagers receiving treatment, therapy with prescription
medications is nearly universal (97% parents, 95% teenagers).e.


ADHD Teen + Parent Findings

Families with teenagers diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) strongly believe that treatment of the condition can lead to
marked improvements in school and at home, according to a new nationwide
survey., Scientists are investigating a
class of pharmaceuticals that may well improve memory function, including
those with Alzheimer's disease, and address some of the underlying causes of
memory loss rather than today's drugs that simply treat symptoms.
Alzheimer's disease is the leading cause of adult-onset dementia.

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Both groups credit their
treatment -- in the form of medication, counseling and/or behavior therapy,
and school services -- with contributing to better grades in school, higher
self-esteem, improved social relationships and enhanced participation in
extracurricular activities. Nearly three quarters of both
groups stated that it was somewhat to very difficult for teenagers to feel
happy/feel good about himself or herself.D.

For additional survey findings and more information about ADHD, visit
http://www.

ABOUT ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a real, common and treatable
medical condition characterized by a variable attention span and/or
hyperactivity-impulsivity.
* Teenagers with ADHD are three times more likely than parents to report
that ADHD affects them only at school and not at other times.com for more detail. In the
US alone, the cost of caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease is
estimated to be $100 billion annually.

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S.NMHA.
Alzheimer's disease is a gradually progressive brain disorder that causes
memory loss, cognitive dysfunction, behavioral disturbances, and loss of the
ability to take care of daily activities.

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majority of both groups (81% parents, 73% teenagers) reported some to a great
deal of improvement in their ability to feel good/feel happy.

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, Families with teenagers diagnosed
with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) strongly believe that
treating the condition can lead to significant improvements in school and at
home, according to a new nationwide survey.
"Research shows that as many as 80 percent of children with ADHD exhibit
persistent symptoms during adolescence, and 60 percent go on to display
symptoms during adulthood," said David Goodman, M.

The ADHD Teen + Parent survey was conducted for the National Mental Health
Association (NMHA) by Harris Interactive and supported through a grant from
McNeil Consumer + Specialty Pharmaceuticals. It
currently affects one in 10 individuals over 65 and nearly half of those over
85.

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Types of Treatment
* Approximately two-thirds of parents and teenagers report their
teenager/they currently receive treatment for ADHD, including
medication, counseling and behavioral therapy (66% and 61%,
respectively).
Cortex Pharmaceuticals is testing and developing a second-generation class
of pharmaceuticals classified as ampakine compounds.

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Ampakine compounds are said to increase the signal strength at
those connections.

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Before the families sought help, ADHD posed a major barrier to learning,
self-confidence and relationships with other teens and adults. In addition,
the ability to make and keep friendships dramatically improved; most parents
and teens reported some to a great deal of improvement in making new friends
(70% parents, 61% teenagers) and getting along with friends (77% parents, 67%
teenagers).
Both groups view it as a medical condition and behavioral problem (59%
parents, 43% teenagers) and do not attribute ADHD to poor parenting or
a lack of discipline.NMHA. Researchers interviewed 265 teenagers and 268 parents of teenagers
(ages 14 to 18) diagnosed with ADHD about their attitudes, beliefs and
experiences with the disorder .e.

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Parents and Teens Finally Agree on Something: ADHD Treatment Works

5% of school-age children in the U. Additional survey highlights can be accessed
at http://www.)
Ampakines are designed to compensate for deterioration of AMPA-receptor
mediated brain activity in patients with Alzheimer 's and other disorders.

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Nearly six in ten (56%) teens saw their grades get better.
Teens who are embarrassed are more likely to report being teased (68%)
or treated differently by others (76%) than teens with ADHD who are not
embarrassed by their diagnosis.
* Parents are more likely than teenagers to say that the condition
affects teen's relationships with siblings , teachers, and friends "a
great deal. Parents and teenagers were
recruited independently and were not matched pairs (i.

IRVINE, Calif.

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Roughly two-thirds of these parents (66%) and teenagers (61%) report their
teen/they currently receive treatment for ADHD.

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Impact of Treatment
* Prior to receiving treatment for ADHD, parents and teens report that it
was very difficult to stay focused on activities, make new friends, get
along with friends, and participate in school activities.

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