In the past, less was known about the long-term effects of ADHD medication. At that time, it was believed that taking a “vacation” from medication when children were not in school would provide the opportunity to catch up on weight gain and growth. In addition, ADHD was also thought of as a “school day” disorder. The impact of ADHD on other parts of a child’s life, such as social skills and family life had not been considered. For this reason, breaks from medication seemed logical.
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