Early ADHD Treatment Tied to Less Risk of Crime, Car Accidents
Key Takeaways: Early drug treatment for ADHD in Sweden was tied to reduced risk of suicidal behavior, substance misuse, transport accidents, and crime. Benefits extended to recurrent events, possibly due to improved impulsivity, attention, and executive functioning, the researchers suggested. Findings persisted when treatment initiation was extended to 6 months of diagnosis and when drug switches were taken into account.
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