“The most dramatic drop came after a new longer-lasting medication hit the market. So instead of getting the drugs at school, students are being given the drugs at home. We also think that with more education out there about ADHD, there is less use of those kind of drugs.”
“We knew that types of medications being dispensed in schools were increasing and we had no information about them, so we decided we needed to get a handle on what was going on.”
“For now, though, we're asking people who aren't in high-risk groups to hold off. And if you are in a high-risk group, talk to your doctor or get to a clinic.”