Sunday, August 05, 2007

Ritalin does stunt growth

The study did not test the sustained-release stimulant medications that are now the standard treatment for ADHD. Also, the jury is out as to whether there is catchup growth at the end of puberty.
Yes, there is the overdiagnosis issue for the condition, but at the same time, there are those who are actually helped by pharmaceuticals.

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