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Increased Rates Of Methylphenidate Use In Children Following Parental Divorce

Divorce can be a predictor of subsequent methylphenidate use by children of broken families, according to a University of Alberta study.Methylphenidate is a drug commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. The rapid increase in use of the drug over the past few decades has been noted in numerous countries, including Canada. [click link for full article]

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/adhd/

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