Drug treatment significantly reduces the risks of substance misuse, suicidal behavior, transport accidents, and criminality for newly diagnosed individuals with ADHD. ADHD affects around 5% of children and 2.5% of adults globally. Drug treatment can help manage symptoms linked to impulsivity and distraction. A study involving 148,500 people highlighted substantial behavioral improvements, with ADHD medication leading to reductions in first-time instances of significantly harmful behaviors. However, long-term effects remain uncertain, raising concerns regarding the safety and effectiveness of stimulant medications.
A study suggests that drug treatment can help people newly diagnosed with ADHD reduce their risk of substance misuse, suicidal behavior, transport accidents, and criminality.
ADHD affects 5% of children and 2.5% of adults globally. The findings confirm the potential benefits of drug treatment and provide guidance for patients considering medication.
The most commonly prescribed drugs for ADHD, known as stimulants, help manage everyday symptoms, but the long-term behavioral benefits are limited and raise safety concerns.
In a study involving 148,500 people aged six to 64 with ADHD in Sweden, drug treatment linked to decreases in suicidal behavior, substance misuse, transport accidents, and criminal behavior.
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