ADHD medication tied to lower risk for alcohol, drug abuse in teens and adults

(Indiana University) The use of medication to treat attention deficient hyperactivity disorder is linked to significantly lower risk for substance use problems in adolescents and adults with ADHD, according to a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry and led by Indiana University.

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