Research also suggests the medication lowers risks of substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is linked to significantly lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, according to a study of the wider outcomes of treatment.
The research, based on the medical records of nearly 150,000 people in Sweden, suggested that the drugs could have meaningful benefits beyond helping with the core symptoms of ADHD.
Although the study was not a randomised trial – and so cannot definitively prove that medication caused improved outcomes – it adds to evidence of the substantial value of treatment.
Low dosing on Focalin (I was taking less than half my prescribed daily dosage) is the best I have ever felt in my life. Unfortunately, my heart did not get along with
methamphetamines…at any dose.I’m pretty sure ADHD meds are just regular amphetamines in almost every case. Not meth.
I’ve regularly told my therapist this, but since I’m under California public mental health, it’s very difficult to get ADHD meds or treatment.
No shit, depression is a comorbidity of ADHD, treating one often helps the other.
This tracks with how I feel on vs off meds. More spatial awareness, less prone to risks, better long-term planning.
It also cranks my anxiety up and makes socializing near impossible, but for now I’ll take that trade.
The transport accident bit is real, my wife doesn’t like me driving off my meds
