Charles Bradley
| Name | Charles Bradley |
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| Birth date | 1902 |
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| Death date | 1979 |
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| Occupation | Physician, Psychiatrist |
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| Known for | First to use amphetamine to treat ADHD |
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Charles Bradley (1902–1979) was an American physician and psychiatrist who is best known for his pioneering work in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) using amphetamines. His research laid the groundwork for the modern understanding and treatment of ADHD.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Charles Bradley was born in 1902. He pursued a career in medicine, eventually specializing in psychiatry. Bradley's interest in the treatment of behavioral disorders in children led him to work at the Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital, a facility dedicated to the care of children with neuropsychiatric disorders.
Career and Research[edit | edit source]
In the 1930s, while working at the Bradley Hospital, Charles Bradley conducted a series of experiments that would become foundational in the field of child psychiatry. He was investigating the effects of Benzedrine, an amphetamine, on children with behavioral disorders. Bradley observed that the children who were administered Benzedrine showed significant improvements in behavior and academic performance.
Bradley's findings were published in 1937 in the American Journal of Psychiatry under the title "The Behavior of Children Receiving Benzedrine." This was the first documented use of stimulant medication to treat what would later be known as ADHD. Despite the initial skepticism from the medical community, Bradley's work eventually gained recognition and led to the widespread use of stimulant medications in the treatment of ADHD.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Charles Bradley's work was ahead of its time, and it took several decades for the medical community to fully appreciate the implications of his research. Today, stimulant medications such as methylphenidate and amphetamine are commonly prescribed for ADHD, benefiting millions of children and adults worldwide.
Bradley's pioneering research has had a lasting impact on the field of psychiatry and the treatment of ADHD, making him a significant figure in the history of child psychiatry.
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