Yes, and some of these drugs also stunt growth. I've seen the results. Doctors are being irresponsible. They are just throwing crap at a problem and hope some of it sticks.
Yes, stunted growth can be a side effect, but this cna be managed. Untreated ADHD is far more dysfunctional to a child's life.
Risperdal by the way, has as a side effect an increase in appetite, which can help maintain growth, as it is doing for my child. Not medically the reason why he is taking the combination of ADHD med and risperdal, but a good effect.