Methylphenidate and Dextroamphetamine Abuse in Substance-Abusing Adolescents
Date
2004
Authors
Williams, Robert J.
Goodale, Leslie A.
Shay-Fiddler, Michele A.
Gloster, Susan P.
Chang, Samuel Y.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Abstract
The prevalence of methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine misuse and abuse was examined in 450 adolescents referred for substance abuse treatment. Twenty three percent reported nonmedical use of these substances and six percent were diagnosed as methylphenidate or dextroamphetamine abusers. Abuse was more common in individuals who were out of school and had an eating disorder. Methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine abuse appears to be much less common than abuse of most other substances. It does occur, however, and parents and schools need to exert greater control over the dispensing of these medications. Physicians are advised to prescribe non-stimulant medications (e.g., bupropion) when treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in substance-abusing individuals.
Description
Sherpa Romeo green journal. Permission to archive accepted author manuscript
Keywords
methylphenidate , Ritalin , dextroamphetamine , Substance Abuse Youth
Citation
Williams, R. J., Goodale, L., Shay-Fiddler, M., Gloster, S. P., & Chang, S. Y. (2004). Methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine abuse in substance-abusing adolescents. The American Journal on Addictions, 13 (4), 1-9. DOI: 10.1080=10550490490483053