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Medication and Brain Development in ADHD
Long-term stimulant medication use in children with ADHD has been linked to increased brain development, a concept known as neuroprotection. Studies have shown that stimulants may actually help normalize brain development, potentially leading to reduced medication needs in adolescence or adulthood. Research indicates that these drugs can promote brain development in areas that are underdeveloped, rather than hindering it.