695 - The Shortage of Stimulant Medications for Kids with ADHD

Published: Dec. 4, 2023, 11 a.m.

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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\\u2019s behind the shortages and address questions about whether overuse of these drugs among adults is a contributor.

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