695 - The Shortage of Stimulant Medications for Kids with ADHD
Public Health On Call - A podcast by The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Stimulant medications can significantly increase the quality of life for kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Dr. Rheanna Platt talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about how a shortage of these meds is impacting patients and their families. They discuss what’s behind the shortages and address questions about whether overuse of these drugs among adults is a contributor.
