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‘I can’t help guide them’: GP says patients turning to fish oil and turmeric for ADHD

Perth GP Dr Andrew Leech says some patients are seeking out compounded treatments from naturopaths or pharmacies.
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19 January 2024
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Dr Andrew Leech.

Patients with ADHD are increasingly turning to complementary medicines for pharmacotherapy, a GP is warning.

Perth GP Dr Andrew Leech says a combination of social media, word of mouth from friends and patients conducting their own research is driving the phenomenon.

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