695 - The Shortage of Stimulant Medications for Kids with ADHD

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English - December 04, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 571 ratings
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Stimulant medications can significantly increase the quality of life for kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Dr. Rheanna Platt talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about how a shortage of these meds is impacting patients and their families. They discuss what’s behind the shortages and address questions about whether overuse of these drugs among adults is a contributor.