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ADHD Increases STI Risk, But Medications May Help Reduce It

 ADHD in the News 2018-01-04


Summary: A new study reveals ADHD increases the risk of sexually transmitted infections in adolescents threefold compared to the general population. However, the use of ADHD medications reduces the risk of STIs in males by up to 41%.

View Article: Neuroscience News, January 3, 2018




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