Charles Bradley (medical doctor)
| 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 stimulants 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 stimulant medications. His research laid the groundwork for modern pharmacological treatments 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. Details about his early life and education are sparse, but it is known that he was deeply interested in the treatment of behavioral disorders in children.
Career[edit | edit source]
Bradley worked at the Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital in East Providence, Rhode Island, which was one of the first neuropsychiatric hospitals for children in the United States. It was here that he conducted his groundbreaking research on the use of stimulant medications.
Research on Stimulants[edit | edit source]
In 1937, Bradley published a paper detailing his observations on the effects of the stimulant drug Benzedrine (amphetamine) on children with behavioral disorders. He noted that the drug improved the behavior and academic performance of children with what would later be known as ADHD. This was the first documented use of stimulants to treat ADHD symptoms.
The "Bradley Effect"[edit | edit source]
The phenomenon where stimulants improve attention and behavior in children with ADHD is sometimes referred to as the "Bradley Effect." His work was initially met with skepticism, but over time, it gained acceptance and led to the widespread use of stimulant medications in the treatment of ADHD.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Charles Bradley's work was instrumental in changing the perception and treatment of ADHD. His research demonstrated that ADHD was a neurobiological disorder that could be managed with medication, paving the way for future developments in the field.
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