Study : Stimulant meds , often used in schools , may have role in parents ' deaths . Authors advise parents not to stop treating kids with ADHD ; incidence is low . Stimulant medications currently have a component specific to specific high - risk children . About 2.5 million U.S. children take such medications .
Study : Stimulant meds , often used in ADHD , may have role in kids ' deaths . Authors warn parents not to stop treating kids with ADHD ; risk is low . Stimulant meds currently contain a warning targeted to specific high-risk children . About 2.5 million U.S. children take such medications .