A new study recently published through the JAMA Network looked into the impact of ADHD medication on the mortality rates.1 According to the results of the study, ADHD medication appears to reduce the mortality risk among patients, including deaths caused by unnatural causes. The researchers defined ADHD medication initiation when it was dispensed within 3 months of the diagnosis. Researchers kept track of all mortalities that occurred within two years of diagnosis, including both naturally and unnaturally caused deaths. Interestingly, the unnaturally caused fatality rate seemed to be impacted at a higer rate than the naturally caused fatalities, although both showed a reduction in occurrence. We actually might be able to have an impact on mortality when we correctly identify ADHD and when we treat it.”Source

Source: CNN March 14, 2024 10:19 UTC