Childhood ADHD medication may reduce psychosis

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Childhood ADHD medication may reduce psychosis risk. Children treated with methylphenidate before the age of 13 were less likely to go on to develop conditions such as schizophrenia in adulthood. Findings challenge long-standing concerns that stimulant medications may increase the risk of psychosis.
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Childhood ADHD medication may reduce psychosis risk | News | The University of Edinburgh

Commonly prescribed medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could lower the risk of developing serious psychotic disorders later in life, new research suggests.

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