Misuse and Diversion of Stimulants Prescribed for ADHD: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryPublished 1 January 2008
Timothy E. Wilens, Lenard A. Adler, Jill Adams, Stephanie Sgambati, John Rotrosen, Robert Sawtelle
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The literature suggests that individuals both with and without ADHD misuse stimulant medications and the need to carefully monitor high-risk individuals for the use of nonprescribed stimulants and educate individuals with ADHD as to the pitfalls of the misuse and diversion of the stimulants.
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The literature suggests that individuals both with and without ADHD misuse stimulant medications. Recent work has begun to document the context, motivation, and demographic profile of those most at risk for using, misusing, and diverting stimulants. The literature highlights the need to carefully monitor high-risk individuals for the use of nonprescribed stimulants and educate individuals with ADHD as to the pitfalls of the misuse and diversion of the stimulants.
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