10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Putting Your Child on ADHD Medication

It’s a personal choice

There are many myths about ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), including that the medication for it is toxic, or that kids who take it could become dependent on it. But there are many factors and feelings to consider before you decide whether to go with ADHD medication for your child. It’s a very personal choice, according to Elizabeth Harstad, MD, MPH, a developmental behavioral pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and an expert for understood.org. Before you decide to medicate or not to medicate for your child’s ADHD, ask yourself these questions.