Beware of #adhdtest: Inaccurate ADHD content is dominating TikTok, study finds

A recent analysis published in Australasian Psychiatry uncovered alarming trends in ADHD-related content on TikTok. Researchers examined videos tagged with #adhdtest and found that 92% of them contained misleading information. Despite their inaccuracy, these videos significantly outperformed accurate content in terms of viewer engagement, amassing nearly all likes, comments, and favorites.

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Can Cannabis Help ADHD?

Key Facts: Cannabis interacts with the endocannabinoid system, influencing ADHD symptoms. The research is limited by variability in products, pathways, and ADHD presentations. CBD shows promise, but scientific evidence for ADHD treatment remains insufficient.

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US ADHD Stimulant Shortage Highlights Growing Challenges in Adult Treatment

Key Takeaways: The stimulant shortage reveals critical gaps in ADHD treatment, especially for adults, with rising diagnoses and limited clinical guidance complicating care. Despite increased production quotas, DEA-imposed caps restrict supply, failing to meet rising demand for ADHD medications. Critics argue DEA quotas are overly restrictive, hindering access for patients with ADHD and exacerbating the…

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Why millions of adults with ADHD struggle to get treatment

More than 15 million U.S. adults have currently been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, according to a recent CDC report. The report also noted that most adults with ADHD struggle with access to treatment for the condition. Ali Rogin speaks with Maggie Sibley, a clinical psychologist and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, to…

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ASAN Letter Urging FDA to Release Final Rule

[Excerpt] We the undersigned write to express our deep appreciation for the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) continued efforts to ban the use of electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used to treat self-injurious or aggressive behavior, and to urge the FDA to take all necessary steps to release the final rule banning these devices as soon…

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Here’s the ADHD advice from TikTok that you can actually trust

My name is Dr. Sasha Hamdani and I am a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist. I’m also a lil TikTok-famous for my videos about ADHD, which, by the way, stands for “attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.” I was first introduced to TikTok when my patients started showing me videos from the app about other people’s experiences with…

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