that included 148,000 people diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder found that taking prescribed ADHD medications was linked to lower rates of premature deaths from unnatural causes like accidental drug and/or alcohol overdoses and unintentional injuries.
Around 56.7% of the participants were on either one of the six medications licensed for ADHD treatment in Sweden: methylphenidate, amphetamine, dexamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, atomoxetine, and guanfacine. Whereas the other 43.3% of total participants did not opt for ADHD medication treatment. “Although most ADHD medication initiators started with stimulants, initiation of stimulants vs non-stimulants showed no significant difference in terms of the all-cause mortality rate,” the researchers noted in the study, which was published inNYT Strands Hints Spangram And Answers For Wednesday March 20
“Previous studies have reported improvements in comorbid psychiatric symptoms when ADHD is effectively treated. For instance, early and optimal treatment of ADHD may alter the trajectory of psychiatric morbidity by preventing the onset of comorbidities such as mood, anxiety, or substance use disorders,” they added.