‘Smart Drugs’ Might Not Be so Smart

ADHD medication available is mostly stimulant-based with a low prescription value. For example, Ritalin costs $400 via prescription compared with $4,000 on the streets. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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In the United States, the number of people being diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is on the rise—especially among young women. People with ADHD struggle to pay attention and manage their impulses.