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drug abuse and addiction as it affects young people today.
ADHD
ADHD Increases Risk of Substance Abuse
Posted on November 7, 2011
Being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity as a child increases the risk for substance abuse disorders, according to a new long-term study from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Psychostimulants Used to Treat Misdiagnosed Children
Posted on January 31, 2011
ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder. Approximately 2.5 million children in the U.S. are diagnosed with ADHD and treated with psychotropic medications—psychostimulants. Significantly, these medications are also commonly abused by teens and adults with substance disorders who seek their euphoric and anti-fatigue effects.
ADHD in Kids Associated with Substance Abuse as Adults
Posted on January 12, 2011
Attention deficit disorder in children can often precede conduct disorders in teenagers, and this group of young people is more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, according to a new study from the New York University of Medicine.
Conduct Disorder in Adolescence May Be Predictor of Future Substance Use Disorder
Posted on October 14, 2010
Adolescents with conduct disorders are more likely to suffer from substance use disorders as adults, according to a study by researchers from the New York University School of Medicine, New York City. David W. Brook, MD, and colleagues said that substance use disorders are associated with unemployment, low education levels, risky sexual behavior, and psychiatric disorders.
Lack of Sleep Adds to Hyperactivity Problems in Young Boys
Posted on December 16, 2009
When a boy is hyperactive, not getting enough sleep can exacerbate the problem. A new research study has been published in Pediatrics and summarized in Science Daily. This study is the first to evaluate a large group of children to examine the link between lack of sleep and hyperactivity.
Teen Abuse of ADHD Medications Shows Sharp Increase
Posted on September 8, 2009
The abuse of prescription medications has been a growing problem for the past 20 years. Now, new research suggests the abuse of stimulants prescribed for ADHD, amphetamines in particular, is rapidly gaining among teenagers.
