High Doses of ADHD Meds May Trigger Psychosis, Study Suggests

Source: United Press International - Health NewsPrescriptions for amphetamine stimulants to treat ADHD have increased significantly in recent years. Unfortunately, high doses of stimulants like Adderall can increase the risk of psychosis or mania by more than fivefold, a new study finds. In fact, patients had a nearly 63% increased risk of psychosis or mania if they took any prescription amphetamine whatsoever within the past month, researchers reported Thursday in the American Journal of...