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What’s Driving the Sharp Increase of ADHD?

What’s Driving the Sharp Increase of ADHD?

A rising number diagnosed with ADHD during lockdown has contributed to medication shortages. This modifiable factor influences symptoms. Consider these simple strategies.

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Feb 23, 2023
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  • One survey found a 26.5% increase in diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults during the pandemic lockdown; additionally, 22% of adults and 17% of children took medication for ADHD for the first time

  • Increasing demand for Adderall, a medication used to treat ADHD, has led to shortages. The FDA a…

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