Prescription stimulant use, misuse, and use disorder among US adults ages 18 to 64

JAMA Psychiatry

2025-03-19

(Press-News.org) About The Study: Although access to prescription stimulants is essential to addressing important clinical needs of patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), this study found that among U.S. adults ages 18 to 64 using prescription stimulants, one-fourth reported misuse, and nearly one-tenth had prescription stimulant use disorder. The findings may suggest potential progress in addressing the mental health care gap for middle-aged women and the need for evidence-based clinical guidance and training on benefits and risks of prescription stimulants for adults.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Wilson M. Compton, MD, MPE, email wcompton@nida.nih.gov.

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