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ADHD medications not tied to drug, alcohol abuse
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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.
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ADHD stimulant medications do not increase substance abuse risk, study claims
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Review of 15 studies of more than 2,500 kids with ADHD showed no increased risk for drug, alcohol abuse due to treatment
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Misplaced Blame On Childhood Ritalin For Later Substance Abuse
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People with ADHD in childhood are more likely to have problems with drugs and alcohol later. Studies have disagreed on whether treatment with stimulant drugs like Ritalin makes that abuse more likely, or protects against it. The biggest review yet says stimulant treatment neither helps nor hurts.
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College women exceed their alcohol limits more than men, study finds
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