Posted by MIke Lynch on January 18, 2007, at 14:34:09
In reply to Re: If ADHD people are trusted, why mood disorder folk, posted by linkadge on January 13, 2007, at 19:33:28
> In fact, there is probably a higher rate of drug abuse in those with ADHD (for whatever reason that is).
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I am quite sure that it is just the opposite, those treated with stimulants for adhd are less likely to abuse drugs. I think, of course depressed patients are more likely to abuse drugs, and stimulants are heavely abused - ssri's can't be abused for recreational purpose. Furthermore stimulants can cause depression after they where off
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