Prescriptions for some medications have increased by nearly 4450% in just two years, but experts are divided on whether this signifies long-due relief for patients or a potential for harm.| NewsGP
EXPERT REACTION: ADHD meds linked to reduced risk of suicide, drug abuse, transport accidents and criminal behaviour Newly prescribed meds for people with attention deficit hyperactivity d| www.scimex.org
The prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has seen a consistent rise in recent years. These numbers spark a debate over the reason for the observed trends, with some concerned about over diagnosis and over prescription of ...| pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Criminal behaviour in people with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) dropped sharply during periods when they were on medication, according to a new extensive registry study conducted at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The study that contained of over 25,000 individuals is published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).| news.ki.se
ADHD medications do more than alleviate the symptoms of the condition; they boost overall mental health by improving the symptoms of coexisting psychiatric conditions like anxiety and depression, a new study has found.| New Atlas
Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain. Now, new research suggests the drug’s effectiveness is less about the amount of dopamine it produces and more about the number and type of receptors that respond to it.| New Atlas
Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s foremost medical universities. KI accounts for the single largest share of all academic medical research conducted in Sweden and offers the country’s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences.| ki.se
