Episode notes
A child was stabbed by his older sister and her the mother of the older sister believes that her ADHD medication was to blame for this. The mother believes that the ADHD medication caused a psychosis/psychotic break that led to this tragic incident. Does this mean that ADHD medication can create killers? Do stimulants make one violent? Should children be on something so dangerous? We are not here to fear monger nor scapegoat, we are here to discuss ADHD medication comprehensively and with empathy. So let’s do it, let’s talk about it!
Music & Editor: Trent Tucker
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Sources-
Chris Cuomo’s Interview with the mother: https://fb.watch/lWiYfYNKI7/
News Nation Expert disputes medicine responsible for 9-year-old’s death: https://www.newsnationnow.com/cuomo-show/expert-disputes-medicine-responsible-for-9-year-olds-death/
Impulsive Aggression as a Comorbidity of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4779282/
Stimulant Medications for ADHD Study: https://childmind.org/article/understanding-adhd-medications/#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20ADHD%2C%20studies,(Adderall%20and%20other%20brands).
Stimlant ADHD medication and risk for substance abuse Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4147667/?fbclid=IwAR1FPtUf-2CAr1mh4g5i-Gd3gbdi1abtulYcWsdJPnHHgpc_L6c4qajMTUY
Resources-
Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/131114/ 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/about-us/contact-us 1300 22 4636
ADHD Foundation Helpline: https://adhdfoundation.org.au/contact 1300 39 39 19