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Are ADHD medications overprescribed in kids?

  • There is no data to suggest that too many kids are taking ADHD medication.
  • Approximately 7 million U.S. children ages 5 to 17, or about 11.3%, have been diagnosed with ADHD at some point.
  • Nearly one-third of these diagnosed children have never taken medication for ADHD.
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics states that ADHD medications are safe and helpful for most kids.
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Are ADHD medications overprescribed in kids?

Understood reports concerns about ADHD medication overprescription, noting 7 million U.S. kids have been diagnosed, yet many remain untreated.

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