ADHD medication reduces risk of suicide and criminal behaviour, study finds

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About 2.6 million people in the UK live with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) , but in the just over half are prescribed medication for it

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Medication prescribed to people with ADHD not only helps them focus but it also reduces the risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, a study has found.

ADHD medication reduces risk of suicide and criminal behaviour, study finds

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