ADHD Medication Curbs Violence and Public Disorder Crimes, Study Finds

In the complex landscape of adolescent mental health, where the lines between disorder and delinquency often blur, a new study has shed light on a potential link between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment and crime reduction.

The research, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), suggests that pharmacological treatment of ADHD can significantly reduce violence- and public-order related crimes among adolescents in the “grey zone” for such treatment.