ADHD Medication Linked to No Long-Term Academic Improvement in Children
A Norwegian analysis found no evidence that ADHD medications improve long-term academic grades in children and adolescents on the margin of treatment.
Children and adolescents with ADHD; observational study; limited evidence for academic benefit.
Study type and population
The analysis involved children and adolescents on the margin of ADHD treatment, using observational data.
Key finding
No causal link was found between ADHD medication use and improved academic grades over time.
Common questions
Does ADHD medication improve school performance in children?
A Norwegian study found no evidence that ADHD medications improve long-term academic grades in children and adolescents on the margin of treatment.
What kind of study was this?
The study was an observational analysis based on data from children and adolescents receiving ADHD treatment.
Sources
- No Evidence That ADHD Meds Boost Long-Term Academic Grades Medscape · medscape.com
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