Adolescents ’ Use of Medications for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Subsequent Risk of Nonmedical Stimulant Use

This national prospective multicohort study examined the relationship between US adolescents ’ use of stimulant therapy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and subsequent risk of nonmedical stimulant use (i.e., nonmedical use of prescription stimulants and cocaine use) during young adulthood, relative to nonstimulant therapy and population controls.

Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Vita V. McCabe, Philip T. Veliz, Timothy E. Wilens, Ty S. Schepis, Emily Pasman, Rebecca J. Evans-Polce, Sean Esteban McCabe Tags: Adolescent health brief Source Type: research