Scientists urge caution over psychedelics as ADHD treatment
· News-MedicalGrowing interest, few answers
Prof. Donata Kurpas of Wroclaw Medical University, co-author of the publicationInterest in psychedelics for ADHD reflects a broader trend in research exploring their potential applications in psychiatry. At the same time, more adults are recognizing difficulties related to attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation. Some patients do not achieve sufficient improvement or experience adverse effects from standard medications, leading them to seek alternative solutions."
What has actually been studied?
Why are psychedelics being considered at all?
What do we still not know?
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