February 2023
“Drowned in a Stream of Prescriptions”
The story of Richard Fee — an Adderall-fueled tragedy in Virginia Beach — that reignited national debate about ADHD prescribing. Dr. Watson provided years of research context and was central to the reporting.
August 2008
“Contract Research Organizations: Truly Independent Research?” — The Case of Dr. LeFever
The BMJ examined pharmaceutical industry pressure on independent researchers — featuring Dr. Watson’s case as a landmark example of the suppression of inconvenient science.
February 2013
“When Study Drugs Kill”
Forbes responds to the Richard Fee story with an investigation into how academic ambition fuels Adderall addiction — citing Dr. Watson’s research.
December 2025
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“We Must Stop the ADHD Prescribing Cascade, Not Perpetuate It”
Dr. Watson’s most recent peer-reviewed essay — a direct challenge to the medical establishment’s continued expansion of stimulant prescribing for children.
Examples of Dr. Watson's Published Research and Opinions
Let's Bypass the Overuse of Pills for Ills
Let's Bypass the Overuse of Pills for Ills
Let's Bypass the Overuse of Pills for Ills
Alternatives to drugs needed for youth mental health.
What is normal? Why is it disappearing?
Let's Bypass the Overuse of Pills for Ills
Let's Bypass the Overuse of Pills for Ills
A mental health diagnosis may be harmful to your health & happiness.
Unnecessary diagnosis, treatment, and harm
Let's Bypass the Overuse of Pills for Ills
Unnecessary diagnosis, treatment, and harm
Attention Deficit Surprises: The tragic story of Richard Fee forced the nation to debate ADHD anew.
Safeguarding Students
Student Misperceptions
Unnecessary diagnosis, treatment, and harm
8 Ways to improve Respond to Student ADHD Drug Abuse
Science vs. Spin
Student Misperceptions
Student Misperceptions
Shooting the Messenger: The Case of ADHD
Student Misperceptions
Student Misperceptions
Student Misperceptions
The ADHD Drug Abuse Crisis on American College Campuses