Substance abuse, suicide, and impulsive behavior are also likely contributors[1]. There are multiple studies that have found medication is associated with a significant reductions in unnatural deaths [2][3].
It really is underappreciated IMO that ADHD medications are some of the most effective pharmacological interventions in all of psychiatry. There are risks and concerns but by and large they are figuratively and literally life-saving.
It really is underappreciated IMO that ADHD medications are some of the most effective pharmacological interventions in all of psychiatry. There are risks and concerns but by and large they are figuratively and literally life-saving.
[1] https://www.adhdevidence.org/evidence#premature-death
[2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10936112/
[3] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10901868/