The issue of medication for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — more than with any other condition that I treat — is controversial and murky.
For parents, the question of adding medication to their child’s treatment plan is one that weighs heavily. They research the pros and cons of ADHD medication, but their findings are colored by feelings of guilt and fear of judgement from others.
It is not a black-and-white decision for most caregivers.The benefits and side effects of ADHD medications, whether stimulants or nonstimulants, are well documented.
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