Prescriptions for stimulants often used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder surged during the pandemic, especially among adults, a new study has found
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diagnosis or are being treated for symptoms of the disorder. in adults, a comparable playbook for adults does not exist. The gap in guidance for adults is a public health concern in part because of the “general inadequate access to mental health providers trained to diagnose and manage
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