Australia’s ADHD-Cocaine Warning
Australian health experts have warned people with ADHD against using cocaine as a form of self-medication. The warning comes after reports claimed some neurodiverse Australians are turning to black market stimulants while waiting for proper diagnosis and treatment.
According to the Herald Sun, the report follows 35-year-old Matt, who had been using cocaine weekly before he discovered he had ADHD. Experts in the report said cocaine may feel like it calms racing thoughts for a short time. However, they warned that it carries far greater risks than prescribed ADHD medication. Unlike clinical…
