Tasty and easy to take, a new ADHD drug alarms some psychiatrists

 ADHD in the News 2016-05-26


Adzenys, as the chewable, fruity medication is called, packs the punch of Adderall and is geared toward children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The drug hit the market last week and is already stirring controversy: Some psychiatrists worry that Adzenys will accelerate a trend toward overmedicating kids — and could be yet another gateway into ADHD drug abuse...Some psychiatrists see no reason to worry about Adzenys.