What’s the deal with people with ADHD staying on their medication? (RESEARCH)

Taking medication is one of the most controversial subjects for people with ADHD. Research has been done on children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD on medical adherence.

  • Discontinuation: 13.2% to 64%
  • More common in immediate-release than extended-release psychostimulants.
  • More common for children and adolescents than adults.

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