The American Council on Education is redesigning the GED tests to match the demands of today's job market. As of Jan. 1, 2014, GED students will take a new, more rigorous battery of tests, and qualifications for teachers are expected to keep pace with the new goals.
Preventive medications are those prescribed to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition for. those individuals with risk factors, or to prevent the recurrence of a disease or condition for those. who have recovered, and do not include drugs used to treat an existing illness, injury or condition.
Stimulants are drugs or compounds that stimulate the CNS, which creates increased attention, alertness, and energy. Stimulants can be prescribed to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in children and adults; narcolepsy, and treatment resistant depression. Side effects include weight loss, insomnia, loss of appetite, and headache.