ABC News: ADHD expert quoted on dangers of prescription drugs

By John DellaContrada

Release Date: June 17, 2009 This content is archived.

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A story on ABC News about the death of a 14-year-old boy with ADHD who was taking prescription drugs to manage his symptoms quotes William Pelham, professor of psychology, pediatrics and psychiatry, who called the number of children being prescribed the drugs "astonishing."

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