Could ADHD Medication Help My Child?
The decision to treat a child’s ADHD with medication is very rarely taken lightly. Here, find ADHD expert answers the parents’ most common and consequential questions, such as…
What are the long-term effects of ADHD medication use?
What are the risks of not using ADHD medication?
Will my child become a zombie and/or build up a tolerance?
Will ADHD medication suppress my child’s appetite and/or stunt their growth?
Does stimulant use lead to substance abuse?
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