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ADHD Stimulant Prescriptions Surge Among Ontario Adults

3/10/2026

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ADHD stimulant prescriptions among adults in Ontario have more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).
The CMAJ study notes the rise is strongest among young adults and women, with women making up 55% of new recipients.
Contributing factors include awareness of adult ADHD, expanded virtual care, and social media, while concerns about misdiagnosis and anxiety or depression call for careful monitoring.

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ADHD stimulant prescriptions among adults in Ontario have more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).
The CMAJ study notes the rise is strongest among young adults and women, with women making up 55% of new recipients.
Contributing factors include awareness of adult ADHD, expanded virtual care, and social media, while concerns about misdiagnosis and anxiety or depression call for careful monitoring.