Time – Leonard Sax MD PhD
“American kids are now much more likely to be diagnosed and treated for ADHD than kids in any other country…In my book The Collapse of Parenting, I explore some of the reasons why. One is that in the U.S., medication has become the first resort for almost any child who is struggling in school. Outside of North America, medication is usually a last resort. That’s especially of concern because of research showing that these medications for ADHD may affect the developing brain in significant ways. Here are some questions to ask yourself before your start filling prescriptions for your child:”(more)