Amphetamine might be preferred to methyphenidate for treating ADHD in school-age children because:
A) amphetamine has a longer half-life, precluding the need of taking the drug to school.
B) amphetamine is less addictive than methylphenidate, preventing the likelihood of theft.
C) methylphenidate is known as kiddie coke, indicating that children could become high from their medication.
D) amphetamine is more effective for treating ADHD.
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