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instagraham on March 28, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: ADHD Stimulants May Increase Risk of Heart Damage ...

is there a greater likelihood of substance abuse and smoking in ADHD individuals without stimulant medication?

If meds still offset that risk, meds are still a better option. Everything is a choice between evils.

eqvinox on March 28, 2024 | [–]

> is there a greater likelihood of substance abuse and smoking in ADHD individuals without stimulant medication?

Yes, as well as self-endangering (both thrill-seeking as well as suicidal) behavior and unwanted pregnancies.

yungporko on March 28, 2024 | [–]

yes there is

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