Question

Dr. Tran, a pediatric psychiatrist, cautions his colleagues against prescribing stimulants for long-term use to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder because of the risk of ____.

Answer 1

Growth suppression

Step-by-step explanation:

The use of stimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for the long-term increase the risk of growth suppression and leads to delayed puberty, at least temporarily. One study shows that kids are found to be an inch shorter and 4.4 pounds lighter, who were on the medication of Ritalin an ADHD drug for three years as compared to there peers.