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This common antidepressant helps people cut back on methamphetamine: New study

Methamphetamine—more commonly known as meth, crystal or ice—is a highly addictive, stimulant drug.

Apr 5, 2026

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Q&A: Exploring the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulants

In just one click, almost anything can be delivered to one's front door. Today's digital landscape offers countless conveniences through instant items and services, including prescription drugs.

Mar 17, 2026

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Teens and young adults with ADHD and substance use disorder face treatment gap

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 12%–13% of adolescents in the United States, according to some studies. The pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity ...

Mar 12, 2026

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Doubling of new prescriptions for ADHD medications among adults since start of COVID-19 pandemic

New prescriptions for stimulants among adults, largely to treat ADHD, have more than doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in younger adults, finds new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...

Mar 9, 2026

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Doctors and nurses believe their own substance use affects patients

Their job is to protect, promote, and restore human health and lives, but health care workers believe that their own use of alcohol and illegal drugs reduces the quality of care they provide to patients. A recent study suggests ...

Mar 3, 2026

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Use of meds for mental health up in children, young adults from 2001 to 2020

Use of medications for mental health and behavioral conditions among children and young adults increased steadily for two decades, according to a study published online recently in the Journal of the American Academy of Child ...

Feb 14, 2026

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ADHD prescriptions are up 10-fold, with the wealthiest kids most likely to be medicated

The number of young people in Australia prescribed medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased more than tenfold in 20 years, our new research shows, while it is no longer most prevalent in poorer ...

Feb 10, 2026

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1 in 4 young people using psychotropic drugs are taking dangerous combinations

Use of medications for mental health and behavioral conditions among children and young adults increased steadily for two decades, and about one in four young people taking these medicines were prescribed a combination that ...

Feb 4, 2026

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UK drug policy shows limited impact on novel psychoactive substances

Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are chemically engineered substances designed to mimic the effects of traditional controlled drugs such as opioids, stimulants, and cannabinoids. These compounds pose significant health ...

Jan 29, 2026

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