Do you know what the most prescribed drug is for kids ages 12-17?
It’s methylphenidate. And that’s scary.
Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It goes by the brand names Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate and Methylin. According to a study just released in the journal Pediatrics, it’s the top-prescribed drug for teens. More than asthma medications, more than antibiotics, more than anything.
This should worry you. It worries me. There are three likely reasons why methylphenidate is #1, and each one of them needs our attention.
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