Researchers Say ADHD Increases Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease
Adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as adults who were prescribed psychostimulant medications for ADHD, have higher incidences of early-onset Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s-like diseases. That’s according to a study published this week in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology.
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