Drug Abuse: ADHD Medications Not Tied to Drug, Alcohol Abuse

ADHD medications not tied to drug, alcohol abuse
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By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Taking Ritalin and other drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) doesn't affect a child's chances of trying or abusing alcohol and drugs later in life, a new review suggests. Researchers pooled data from 15 studies that included a total of 2,600 kids and teenagers with ADHD who were or were not medicated with stimulants and were …
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Prohibition-era logic not the answer to drug abuse
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Opinion: There is no single, simple solution to the complex problem of addiction
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No link seen for hyperactivity meds, drug abuse
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Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who take stimulant medications are not at greater risk of substance abuse later in life than untreated peers, said a study Wednesday.
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