Doctors warn psychosis linked to ADHD medication is rising.
Adults treated with stimulants have increased more than sixfold since 2017; misuse and dose increases raise risk.
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“Psychosis linked to ADHD medication on the rise, doctors warn”
Psychosis linked to ADHD medication on the rise in Australia
Key points
- A growing number of patients develop psychosis after ADHD medication, psychiatrists warn.
- Stimulant-induced psychosis was rare a decade ago but is now more common.
- ADHD diagnoses and stimulant use have surged in Australia since 2017.
- Experts note risks include taking above prescribed doses or using meds without supervision.
- Cases include patients with trauma history or those misusing stimulants for study performance.
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“Psychosis linked to ADHD medication on the rise, doctors warn”
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Adults treated with stimulants have increased more than sixfold since 2017; misuse and dose increases raise risk.