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ADHD Rates, Adverse Outcomes Elevated in Adults With Autism

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TOPLINE: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rates were 24%-37% higher in adults with autism than the general population and having both conditions was linked to worse outcomes, a new cohort study showed. METHODOLOGY: This population-based cohort study included more than 3.5 million Medicaid-enrolled adults aged 18 years or older (mean age, 33.5 years; 53% women; 60% White … Read more

People with Disabilities Likelier to Misuse Rx Drugs

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Compared with adults without disabilities, those with disabilities have higher rates of general drug misuse, but information on their misuse of prescription drugs specifically has been lacking. Now, a new analysis has reported that, overall, adults with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to misuse prescription drugs as those without disabilities. Reporting in the American … Read more