DRUG treatment for people with newly diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with significantly reduced risks of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents, and criminality, according to a study published in the BMJ today.

Researchers looked at Swedish data covering almost 150,000 people, and accounted for factors including age, sex, education level, psychiatric diagnoses and medical history.

The study authors suggested that possible explanations include reduced impulsivity, which might lower criminality by curbing aggressive behaviour, and improved attention, which might decrease the risk of transport accidents by minimising distractions.

These important health-related and social outcomes should inform clinical practice, the authors said – more HERE.

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