Study finds no link between childhood ADHD drug use and adult drug abuse
"Our study provides an important update to clinicians. Particularly for those who are concerned that stimulant medication is a 'gateway' drug or increases the risk for later substance use, there is no evidence at the group level for this hypothesis …
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No Link Seen Between Child Stimulant Use and Later Drug Abuse
An analysis published Wednesday by the American Medical Association said children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who take stimulant medication do not have a lower risk over all for later substance abuse, contradicting the longstanding …
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Philip Seymour Hoffman Just Checking Out of Detox Facility for Drug Abuse
Philip Seymour Hoffman Just Checking Out of Detox Facility for Drug Abuse. Add Comment. May 31, 2013 07:23:50 GMT. The Art Howe of 'Moneyball' reveals his drug problems came back after his use of prescription pills escalates to snorting heroin. Tweet …
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