<p>I have no scientific evidence, just anecdotal. For those who need the medicines for ADHD or ADD, some lives might be saved when teens are fully attentive to their own driving, riding their bicycle, or as pedestrians-- getting out of the way of swerving or dangerous cars. </p>
<p>It’s important to pay attention to stimuli from one’s physical environment.</p>
<p>There’s no data on accidents that didn’t happen, of course, but doesn’t it make sense that this is another good reason not to reject a medical prescription?</p>
<p>Surviving involves more than mere academic survival.</p>