Educational exam scores improved when ADHD patients were on medication

A study using a within‐individual design has concluded that patients with attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) scored higher on standardized scholastic aptitude tests during periods when they were taking medication compared with times when they were not on medication. The study's authors suggest that the effects of ADHD medications on educational performance should be considered as part of the analysis of the risks and benefits of these drugs.
Source: The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update - Category: Psychiatry Tags: What's New in Research Source Type: research