School Prevalence of Stimulant Therapy for ADHD Associated With Higher Rates of Prescription Stimulant Misuse Among Teens

• By: | The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
• February 28th, 2024
• addiction, prescription misuse, stimulant therapy, substance use disorders
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Researchers have identified a strong association between the prevalence of prescription stimulant therapy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and rates of prescription stimulant misuse (taken in a way other than as directed by a clinician) by students in middle and high schools. The...