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Rising wages and low unemployment are acting as stimulants.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

"I've tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzos, sleeping pills and stimulants, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy... tai chi, reiki, meditation, veganism, art therapy and music therapy," the former stand-up comedian said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

"These results also provide a potential explanation for how stimulants treat hyperactivity, which previously seemed paradoxical," Dosenbach added.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

It has also defended its prescription practices and said providers use their clinical judgment to decide whether to prescribe stimulants to patients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

In the mild cases stimulants are not necessary.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various