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ADHD is often identified in someone's childhood — when parents or teachers notice issues such as inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsive behaviour — but Canadian physicians and mental health professionals say more and more adults are now being diagnosed as well, sometimes as late as their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

While many patients experience success stories, Victoria-based family physician Dr. Josh Levin said there's a dark side to higher rates of adult ADHD medication usage that isn't always talked about.

In his own practice, Levin said he's treated patients who have developed heart conditions triggered by ADHD medications, some of which fall under the drug category of stimulants — including amphetamines and methylphenidate — which are known for speeding up the body's systems.

Dr. Elia Abi-Jaoude, a researcher and assistant professor in the University of Toronto's department of psychiatry, said stimulant medications can also suppress someone's appetite or interfere with sleep, which can actually make ADHD harder to manage.

Some clinics focus solely on ADHD, while others offer assessments for various psychological issues, charging patients several hundred to several thousand dollars for services, and often boasting minimal or nonexistent wait times.

While the full picture behind rising rates of adult ADHD medication use remain unclear, some stress the stories of patients whose lives have been changed for the better shouldn't be clouded by concerns over certain meds.

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