More adults are taking medication for ADHD. Physicians say trend is a double-edged sword – CBC
Patients say ADHD medications can be life-changing, while others warn of health risks, dependance
Oct 03, 2023
For decades, David Martin struggled with time management and procrastination, but he wasn’t sure why.
In university, he noticed his grades were better during shorter semester-long courses rather than year-long classes. And by his 40s, he even let his household bills pile up for months — not because he couldn’t afford them, but because he simply didn’t pay them on time.
Then close to a decade ago, when he was 46-years-old, the Toronto resident was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, and started taking medication that he now says changed his life.
Soon, Martin, who is now 57, began keeping track of bills, remembering important dates, and was able to finally manage his time.
“Different aspects of my life changed,” he said. “Because I wasn’t procrastinating.”
