Does Childhood Use of Stimulant Medication as a Treatment for ADHD Affect the Likelihood of Future Drug Abuse and Dependence? A Literature Review

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作者
Golden, Shawn M. [1 ]
机构
[1] W Virginia Univ, Morgantown, WV 26506 USA
关键词
ADHD; medication; stimulants; substance abuse; substance dependence; ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER; DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER; ADOLESCENTS; ALCOHOL; SMOKING; COCAINE; ADULTS;
D O I
10.1080/10678280903185500
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R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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摘要
This article describes the disparate research findings regarding the effects of stimulant medication in subsequent substance abuse and dependence. A minimum of 4 to 5% of children in the United States will be diagnosed with ADHD; thus it is important for parents to be informed when making decisions about the use of stimulant medication to treat symptoms. Considering the inconsistencies in the literature, it is still difficult to determine the true effects of stimulant medication on drug abuse and dependence in adulthood.
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页数:16
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