Doctors warn psychosis linked to ADHD medication is rising.
They publishedPsychosis linked to ADHD medication on the rise, doctors warn
First reporttheage.com.au · 1 Nov, 08:00Z
Latest reportsmh.com.au · 1 Nov, 08:00Z
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Why it matters
What
Adults treated with stimulants have increased more than sixfold since 2017; misuse and dose increases raise risk.
Why
Wider GP prescribing aims to improve access and cut costs as treatment surges.
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Psychosis rates as GP prescribing expands.
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Summary
- A growing number of patients develop psychosis after ADHD medication, doctors warn.
- Stimulant-induced psychosis was rare a decade ago, now considered more common.
- ADHD treatment has surged; adults treated with stimulants rose over sixfold since 2017.
- Experts cite misuse, unsupervised use, and dose increases as risk factors.
- States expanding GP diagnosis and prescribing aim to cut costs and improve access.
Summary
- A growing number of patients develop psychosis after ADHD medication, psychiatrists warn.
- Stimulant-induced psychosis was rare a decade ago but is now more common.
- ADHD diagnoses and stimulant use have surged in Australia since 2017.
- Experts note risks include taking above prescribed doses or using meds without supervision.
- Cases include patients with trauma history or those misusing stimulants for study performance.