Children prescribed ADHD medication unnecessarily, study claims

One in 20 children in Ireland are affected by ADHD, with boys at an increased risk of developing the disorder.

Children prescribed ADHD medication unnecessarily, study claims

One in 20 children in Ireland are affected by ADHD, with boys at an increased risk of developing the disorder.

A new study by NUI Maynooth also reveals there's been a 60% increase in the prescription of drugs for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the past six years.

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