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, doctors warn.
- Stimulant-induced psychosis was rare a decade ago, now considered more common.
- ADHD treatment has surged; adults treated with stimulants rose over sixfold since 2017.
- Experts cite misuse, unsupervised use, and dose increases as risk factors.
- States expanding GP diagnosis and prescribing aim to cut costs and improve access.
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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.