Children with ADHD who take stimulant medications such as Ritalin for the disorder are more likely to do well in school than children with ADHD who do not take those meds, according to a new study. Researchers looked at children's progress from birth to age 18. The study is the first to show long-term benefits of medications like Ritalin even after treatment has been stopped.
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