A fresh study has found that youthful adults at risk for psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, and this deficit appears to be getting worse. The breakthrough paves the way for treatments for psychosis that target symptoms missed by current medications. In the first study of its kind, researchers from McGill University detected a marked decrease […]
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 […]
