Stimulant medications are the first-line treatment for ADHD, with non-stimulants often used if stimulants are ineffective. Here, by reinterpreting randomized controlled trials, addressing heterogeneity of treatment effects, and considering societal impact, we argue for equal consideration of stimulant and non-stimulants as first-line treatment options.
- Stephen V. Faraone
- Jeffrey H. Newcorn