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Adolescent Prescription ADHD Medication Abuse Is Rising Along With Prescriptions for These Medications
Pediatrics, 09/16/09
Setlik J et al. – The sharp increase, out of proportion to other poison center calls, suggests a rising problem with teen ADHD stimulant medication abuse. Case severity increased over time. Sales data of ADHD medications suggest that the use and call–volume increase reflects availability, but the increase disproportionately involves amphetamines.
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