Most adolescents with ADHD have indifferent attitudes toward medication
Results showed that 83% of study participants had an indifferent attitude toward their ADHD medication, and 61% reported to be nonadherent.
Most adolescents taking medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) report that they are indifferent toward their medication and frequently skip doses, according to data published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
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