No Evidence That ADHD Meds Boost Long-Term Academic Grades
Medscape
ADHD medications showed no significant long-term academic benefits in Norwegian children and adolescents on the margin of treatment, according to a 10-year registry-based study. The research found no evidence of either positive or negative causal effects on academic outcomes from pharmacological treatment. The study had limitations, including imprecise results and weak instrument strength, which limited the analysis of subgroups and interpretation of age-stratified models.
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