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Most teens who abuse ADHD meds get them from others

In a survey, 54 percent of teens used ADHD meds for non-medicinal purposes.

ADHD meds tied to lower bone density in kids

Researchers found that children taking ADHD medications had, on average, lower bone density in the hip and lower back than kids not on the drugs.

Does ADHD make you cleverer?

People with ADHD are often considered "stupid" and perform poorly at school, but evidence suggests that they might be brighter than average, but have trouble achieving their potential.


If there is something else you'd like to know about ADHD, pop a question to our ADHD expert!

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