ADHD medication in childhood may lower risk of psychosis later in life
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found no evidence that ADHD medication methylphenidate increases long-term psychosis risk and suggested it may offer protective effects when used early. Researchers from University College Dublin and the University of Edinburgh analyzed health data from over 700,000 people, noting limitations in their analysis of amphetamines and adult ADHD cases.
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“The study provides one of the clearest indications to date that a widely used ADHD medication does not increase long-term psychosis risk - and may even offer some protection when used early in life.”
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No relevant evidence found in Wikipedia or web search results to support the claim about study findings on ADHD medication and psychosis risk.
“A major new study has found that commonly prescribed medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood may not only be safe in the long term, but could also lower the risk of developing serious psychotic disorders later in life.”
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No evidence found in Wikipedia or web search results to support the claim about study findings on ADHD medication and psychosis risk.
“The research, led by scientists at University College Dublin and the University of Edinburgh, challenges longstanding concerns that stimulant medications might increase the risk of conditions such as schizophrenia.”
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— The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, branded by the board as Trinity College, the University of Dublin, and officially incorporated as Trinity College Dublin (…
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— University College Dublin (Irish: Coláiste na hOllscoile, Baile Átha Cliath), commonly referred to as UCD, is a public research university in Dublin, Ireland, and a member institution of the National …
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— The University of Dublin (Irish: Ollscoil Átha Cliath), corporately named as The Chancellor, Doctors and Masters of the University of Dublin, is a public research university located in Dublin, Ireland…
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“ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders, affecting an estimated 8 percent of children and teenagers. Worldwide, around 366 million adults have ADHD, with symptoms including trouble focusing, restlessness, and impulsivity.”
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Wikipedia entries describe ADHD as a common disorder but do not include the specific prevalence statistics (8% children, 366 million adults) cited in the claim.
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— Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that are excessive an…
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— Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder management options are evidence-based practices with established treatment efficacy for ADHD. Approaches that have been evaluated in the management of ADHD sym…
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— Methylphenidate, sold under the brand name Ritalin and Concerta, among others, is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and …
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“No evidence of increased psychosis risk”
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“The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, analysed health data from nearly 700,000 people born in Finland, including close to 4,000 people diagnosed with ADHD.”
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Wikipedia entries for Amphetamine, Methylphenidate, and Ronya do not mention the study analyzing Finnish data on ADHD.
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— Amphetamine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy; it is also used to treat binge eating disorder …
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— Methylphenidate, sold under the brand name Ritalin and Concerta, among others, is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and …
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— Ronja Richardsdotter Stanley (formerly Gullichsen; born 9 November 1991), known by their stage names Ronya and New Ro, is a Finnish-British singer-songwriter.
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“Researchers found no evidence that treatment with methylphenidate - the most commonly prescribed ADHD medication for children - increased the likelihood of developing psychotic disorders in adulthood.”
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No evidence found in Wikipedia or web search results to support the claim about methylphenidate and psychosis risk.
“A number of studies have shown that a small but significant minority of children with ADHD go on to develop psychotic disorders – in our study about 6 percent did.”
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“A possible protective effect in younger children”
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“The study also does not address the growing number of adults being diagnosed with ADHD.”
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No evidence found in Wikipedia or web search results to support the claim about the study's exclusion of adult ADHD cases.
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