Teens prescribed stimulants for ADHD not likely to have later drug misuse.

  • Published In: Brown University Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update, 2024, v. 26, n. 5. P. 6 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Knopf, Alison 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the link between adolescent Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stimulant treatment and later prescription drug misuse, finding no significant association, and suggests monitoring adolescents for stimulant misuse to prevent future drug misuse.

Additional Information

  • Source:Brown University Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update. 2024/05, Vol. 26, Issue 5, p6
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1527-8395
  • DOI:10.1002/cpu30862
  • Accession Number:176608289

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