Why is Ritalin such a success?

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  • 05 January 2024
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Between 2017 and 2021, the prescription of ritalin increased by 50% in Switzerland. This psychostimulant is prescribed to people suffering from attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity, or ADHD. This disorder affects around 5% of children and often persists into adulthood. How to explain this ritalin boom?