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Can patients with ADHD develop a tolerance to stimulant medications?

Patients with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) sometimes report that the same psychostimulant medication that was initially helpful for their symptoms seems to not be as helpful now. That is, “tolerance” seems to have developed. Could this really be happening? Optional to read: Regrettably, almost all major clinical practice guidelines and position statements have no mention…

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