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Rise In Number Of Children Medicated For ADHD

There’s been a 60 per cent increase in the prescription of medication for children with symptoms of ADHD in the past six years.

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A new survey by NUI Maynooth has found that one in 20 children in Ireland are affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

The university’s Archway’s programme says some children would benefit more from a high quality parenting programme, rather than drugs.

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