Posted by kelv on January 18, 2007, at 19:55:43
In reply to Re: If ADHD people are trusted, why mood disorder, posted by MIke Lynch on January 18, 2007, at 14:34:09
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> > 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."Adreed MANY who are looking to feel comfortable in their own skin and are hyperactive, have high rates of Alcohol, Pot abuse, given successful stim treatment their drug cravings go down.
"I think, of course depressed patients are more likely to abuse drugs, and stimulants are heavely abused"
Depressed folk often drink, or use any form of self medication to feel better-Dexedrine, say, does that in a short time, and theres considerable 'pull' to continue doseing, to keep feeling good-using the stim as an AD.
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