By the numbers: An in depth look at ADHD medications administered in area schools

 ADHD in the News 2016-02-17


More than 7 percent of children aged 6-17 used prescribed medications for emotional or behavioral difficulties, a 2014 nationwide study by the Centers for Disease Control found...The Contact 5 investigators were intrigued by this number and wanted to learn more. We requested a list of medications administered at schools in the past 5 years from the Palm Beach County Healthcare District, which runs the school nurses program.