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3 Oct 2023

More adults are taking medication for ADHD. Physicians say trend is a double-edged sword

Author: admintech | Filed under: Finance/ Money
David Martin sits on a bench in a Toronto park. He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 46.

New B.C. data suggests the rate of ADHD medication use among adults has gone up dramatically. Multiple experts say it’s a trend that could be improving the lives of many Canadians — though some warn it’s a double-edged sword, since these drugs can come with health risks and the potential for dependence.