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ADHD Medication Use Lowers the Risk of Suicidality, Criminality, Drug Misuse, Car Accidents: Study
August 22, 2025The benefits of ADHD medication use include significantly reduced rates of first-time and recurring suicidality, criminal behaviors, vehicular accidents, and substance misuse, according to a new study published in The BMJ.1“Public discourse, media coverage, and interactions with individuals affected by ADHD show that many patients and caregivers lack awareness of the risks and benefits of ADHD drug treatment, leading to uncertainty in treatment decisions,” the study’s authors wrote. “This knowledge gap served as a key motivation for our research.”Indeed, in an ADDitude survey of more than 11,000 readers, less than half of caregivers said they chose to medicate their children within 6 months of diagnosis, largely due to the fear of real or perceived side effects like appetite suppression or sleep disruption.