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High-dose ADHD medication linked to more than 5-fold increased risk of psychosis: study

Scientists have found that taking high doses of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) medications, particularly stimulants such as amphetamines, is associated with a more than five-fold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania. ADHD is neurodevelopmental disorder which affects the ability to maintain concentration, remain still, and regulate impulses. ADHD symptoms often interfere with daily […]