Does Medication for ADHD Impair Creativity? By
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The article which appeared in the Journal on February 3, 2005, “What if Einstein had taken Ritalin ADHD’s Impact on Creativity,” alleges that stimulant medication for ADHD reduces creativity. This notion is very much at odds with existing research, with the opinions of expert clinicians who treat ADHD, and with the experiences of the affected adults themselves. Most unfortunately, it raises unwarranted fears and concerns.
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