reminder that adhd medication isn't a luxury or preference, but a lifesaving medication. a 10 year long study in the usa showed that, when properly medicated, the rate of car crashes people with adhd get into goes down significantly--men's rate drops by 38%, and women's by 42%. the med shortage, denial of meds by doctors, rising prices, and war on drugs has killed--with such a car dependent society, not driving frequently isn't an option, which means we need better healthcare and need it now.
https://shorturl.at/8VD8B
edit because i forgot to explain: short link is to an article by the washington post, it should be free to read
I'm pretty sure there's also been a study that unmedicated ADHD increases the risk of developing dementia in old age. I'll get back to yall when I find the study
Found it and here's a Washington Post article if you don't want to read a medical journal.
@icy-moons thank you for this incredibly important addition!!! People with adhd are almost 3 times as likely to get dementia as the general population. That same increase isnât seen in people who have medication: more study is needed but it is worth noting and continuing to learn about
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