In the early 1990s, James Swanson was amidst protests against psychiatric practices, particularly centered around Ritalin use for ADHD. With diagnoses doubling in a short span, Swanson and researchers wondered if current ADHD assessment methods were valid. They recognized the medication's swift positive effects in many cases but lacked robust long-term studies on its impact. Responding to these gaps in knowledge, Swanson obtained funding to launch a comprehensive, longitudinal study aimed at providing clearer answers regarding Ritalin's efficacy and safety for children diagnosed with ADHD.
The surge in Ritalin prescriptions and the increased diagnoses of ADHD raised serious questions about the accuracy and methodologies of ADHD assessments in children.
Swanson's commitment to rigor shaped a longitudinal study to better understand the effectiveness and long-term effects of Ritalin in treating ADHD among children.
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