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The Rapid Rise of Stimulant Prescriptions for Children with ADHD: Uncovering the Root Causes of the Epidemic

Between 2006 and 2019, stimulant prescriptions in the U.S. increased 250%. Stimulant prescriptions are skyrocketing, but the reasons for this increase and the impact it is having on American youth diagnosed with ADHD aren’t fully understood. What is causing this increase in prescription stimulants for children who are diagnosed with ADHD and what effect is it having on children’s wellbeing?

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Top Reads

The best-curated stories from around the web this week.

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

• FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fraud Is Arrested in the Bahamas (NYT)

• AI and the future of venture capital (AXIOS)

• Google vs. ChatGPT: Here’s what happened when I swapped services for a day (CNBC)

• Sam Bankman-Fried charged with criminal fraud and money laundering (AXIOS)

• Just 8% of Americans have a positive view of cryptocurrencies (CNBC)

• Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world (CNBC)

• United Airlines will purchase 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options to buy 100 more (WSJ)

• Private equity gets more interest, but fewer dollars (AXIOS)

• Goldman Sachs will cut hundreds more jobs as it continues to scale back its consumer banking unit (BBG)

• Saudi Arabia is on track to be fastest-growing G-20 economy (BBG)

OUTSIDE INTERESTS

• Argentina defeated France in the World Cup final in Qatar (NYT)

• The World’s Most-Spoken Languages – In A Single Infographic (Source)

• Former President Trump announces launch of NFT digital trading cards (YF)

• Michael B. Jordan Teams Up With Billionaire Bill Foley to Buy Stake in AFC Bournemouth (BLOOMBERG)

• Airbnb will ban New Year's Eve bashes (CBS)

• US lawmakers unveiled a bipartisan bid to ban TikTok (RT)

Top Listens

• Doxing debate, nuclear fusion breakthrough, state of the markets (All-In Podcast)

• Lessons Learned from Interviewing Tim Ferriss, SaaS Business Ideas for OnlyFans, and More (MFM Podcast)

• University of Michigan Students Pitch Us Their Startups For $5000 Prize Money (MFM Podcast)

Ideas I’m Thinking About

You’re Not Actually Multitasking

Contrary to popular belief, the average office worker does not actually engage in multitasking. In fact, research shows that about 40% of their work time is spent trying to multitask, leading to loss of attention and focus. Uninterrupted time is becoming increasingly rare, with many office workers not experiencing a full hour of uninterrupted work on a typical day.

Bezos' Razors

Bezos' Razors is a concept that suggests that when you are faced with a decision and are unsure about which action to take, you should try to imagine yourself as your 80-year-old self. This exercise can help you consider the long-term consequences of your actions and make choices that align with your values and goals. By letting this older, wiser version of yourself make the decision, you can avoid being swayed by short-term impulses and make choices that are more likely to lead to long-term satisfaction and success.

Quotes

• "The goal of life is to die young — as late as possible." - Ashley Montagu

• “Live like no one is willing to now, so you can live like no one can later.” - Dave Ramsey  

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