Consumers Union: ADHD Drugs Overprescribed
28th Sep 2005, 00:10 GMT
Stimulant drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in millions of American children are effective but are probably being prescribed to many youths who do not have the disorder, concludes a report by Consumers Union.
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