"Study Links Adderall Use to Fatal Heart Damage"

A study from the University of Colorado suggests that long-term use of Adderall and Ritalin, commonly prescribed for ADHD, may lead to weakened heart muscles and potential heart damage. The research found that patients taking these medications were nearly 60 percent more likely to have a weakened heart after eight years compared to those not taking them. Concerns are raised over the overdiagnosis and overprescription of ADHD, with one in seven boys in the US now diagnosed with the disorder. Despite the increased risk, the overall likelihood of developing heart damage from these medications is relatively low, but the rising rates of ADHD and the market value of ADHD medications continue to raise concerns.