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Russell A. Barkley, Mariellen Fischer, Lori Smallish, and Kenneth Fletcher
Does the Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder With Stimulants Contribute to Drug Use/Abuse? A 13-Year Prospective Study
Pediatrics 2003; 111: 97-109 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
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[Read eLetters] relationship between untreated adhd and substance abuse
joanne shorser-gentile   (14 June 2009)

relationship between untreated adhd and substance abuse 14 June 2009
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joanne shorser-gentile,
health educator
sudbury public schools

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Re: relationship between untreated adhd and substance abuse

joanne_shorser-gentile{at}sudbury.k12.ma.us joanne shorser-gentile

Have read a couple of studies regarding the use of stimulant drugs for treating adhd and illicit drug use. ( no significant corrolation )

However, do you have any follow up studies which make the connection between untreated adhd and the greater potential for substance use/abuse? (cocaine, marijuana, alcohol)

thanks in advance for your quick response, joanne shorser- gentile

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