A study suggests that long-term stimulant use, like Adderall, could alter the brain's wiring.

A study in the Journal of Medical Hypotheses suggests that long-term stimulant use, like Adderall, could alter the brain's wiring. There is limited long-term research on the effects of taking Adderall and other ADHD medications, but some researchers have noted potential side effects from extended use.

Potential side effects include:

Nerve Cell Damage: Similar to how diabetes affects insulin receptor sites, too much dopamine over time can burn out dopamine and norepinephrine receptor sites. This hypothesis suggests a potential for long-term damage.

Mental Health Issues: Long-term use can be linked to:
👉 Psychosis
👉 Stroke
👉 Abnormal heart rhythms
👉 General mental health problems

Possible Dementia: One study questions if long-term use could lead to dementia. The theory is that increasing activity and blood flow to one brain area may reduce it in others, potentially causing a decline in brain function over time.

While more research is needed, these potential risks highlight the importance of careful consideration and monitoring when using ADHD medications long-term.
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[chrissuperhero]

Very sad we are not told of these beforehand

[oblivious.clairvoyant]

Balancing of hormones and 5-6 days a week exercise - anything you can do- helped me a lot a few years back. The hardest part past implementing the new habit was to keep it up for over a year. A self designed and self instructed/implemented program can be key in this.
We must focus on ourselves and develop self love and self care if we want to deal with our setbacks/ challenges appropriately though. That it seems is something most of us are not taught, do not develop or cultivate

[oblivious.clairvoyant]

Many thanks doc. Have been considering adhd drugs. Hearing about this in the past, hearing the same be said about it once again, definitely help consider a smart/ Conservative(? )/ wise approach

[ullaandersson]

What other choices do you have instead of these dangerous drugs?? Can special life style changers (diet, exercise, sleep cycle etc.) help manage ADHD-symptoms??

[bettysutton]

Focus, and I also assumed that with a higher heart rate more oxygen to the brain such as “runners high” was great for long term benefits?😮😢 so do we ADHDer’s just deal?🙋🏻‍♀️🥵ya know they say “Take the meds” “ don’t take the meds.🙏🌷