some studies re use of medication for ADD/ADHD and future substance abuse and addiction
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/111/1/179
(Conclusion.Our results suggest that stimulant therapy in childhood is associated with a reduction in the risk for subsequent drug and alcohol use disorders.)
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(Conclusion. This study concurs with 11 previous studies in finding no compelling evidence that stimulant treatment of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder leads to an increased risk for substance experimentation, use, dependence, or abuse by adulthood.)
It does seem to be well established that ADD/ADHD, themselves, untreated, do have a high correlation to adult substance abuse. a study representative of this is found at
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About Me
- Tmothy Travis
- I am a convinced Beanite Friend, a member of Bridge City Friends Meeting, Willamette Quarterly Meeting and North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Notwithstanding the doubts of some who claim the name, I am a Christian who does a Buddhist practice and believes that God talks to everyone, all the time. I have worked in the judicial branch of government, as well as being a trial lawyer, a public school teacher (counselor and coach), a kite merchant, and a Marine Corp Sergeant. I am currently working as a consultant to public and private agencies on issues of child welfare, juvenile justice, and substance abuse treatment courts.
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The information will help you to get focused on your present and future projects. This is about Attention Deficit Disorder and also having the information about ADHD,adult and child. Kids
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