No link between ADHD meds and future drug abuse
Many ADHD medications are stimulant based. Past studies have produced confusing results regarding use of these stimulants and risk of future drug use. Some studies indicated kids who take the stimulant-based meds were more likely to abuse drugs. Others said they were no more likely. Yet others stated they were less likely to abuse drugs. A new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, attempted to remove the methodological limitations of the previous studies and conduct more thorough research into the concern. No correlation between the use of stimulant-based medications and future drug or alcohol abuse was found. Kids on these medications are no more or less likely to abuse drugs than any other person. I know the finding is a relief for me, as my own son is prescribed stimulant-based medications to help manage his ADHD symptoms. Long-term effects of these medications is always a concern for parents. It's good to know there's one concern I can cross off the list.
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