ADHD drugs 'do not stunt children's growth,' say AAP (Medical News Today, September 1, 2014) "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, often lasting into adulthood. Though it is commonly treated with a "stimulant" medication, there have been concerns that such drugs could stunt a child's growth. Now, a new study suggests this type of medication does not affect children's final height in adulthood. The longitudinal study is published in the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) journal Pediatrics..."