Studies Highlight Rapid Expansion of ADHD Drug Prescribing
New studies show rapid expansion of ADHD drug prescribing, with US youth psychiatric drug use rising from 5.3% to 8.3% and Ontario stimulant prescriptions surging 175% during COVID.
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