Psychosis linked to ADHD medication on the rise, doctors warn
Diagnosis rates for ADHD have soared, and psychiatrists are warning of the rare but real risk that stimulant treatments can trigger psychosis.
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Diagnosis rates for ADHD have soared, and psychiatrists are warning of the rare but real risk that stimulant treatments can trigger psychosis.
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