Do ADHD Meds Stunt Growth? A New Stimulant Study Says No
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A new study tracking over 64,000 children for nearly 30 years found that long-term use of ADHD stimulants has a negligible effect on adult height. The research accounted for genetic height potential and found that previous concerns about growth stunting were likely due to delayed maturation or group-level bias. The findings suggest that ADHD medications do not significantly impact adult height when considering individual genetic factors.
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