Can stimulants save lives?

In this follow up episode about the new DEA proposal limiting stimulant prescription via telehealth in the USA, we look at the broad impact that ADHD medications have on society. Spoiler alert! Medications help with everything from reducing crime and the spread of illness to preventing car crashes and accidental deaths.

As a reminder, you can post your thoughts on the DEA's proposal until March 18! Visit our website (minimumviableprogress.com/adhd-medicated-vs-un…) to get started and leave a comment today.

00:00 Introduction to ADHD Medication and Offense Rates
01:47 Driving and ADHD: The Impact of Medication
05:49 Substance Use Disorder and ADHD Medication
13:09 ADHD Medication and COVID-19
15:09 ADHD in the Prison System
23:32 The Importance of Data-Driven Decisions for ADHD Treatment
29:23 Managing ADHD: Medication and Beyond

References:
Driving (additudemag.com/adhd-driving-risks-research-sa…)
Substance Use Disorder (therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/study-rev…)
Covid Risk (amenclinics.com/blog/the-scary-connection-betw…)
Prison (add.org/undiagnosed-adult-adhd-a-high-cost-for…)
Treatment cuts the criminal reoffense rates in half (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26284932)
Hospitalization and death (additudemag.com/methylphenidate-amphetamine-ho…)

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