Holistic Management of Adult ADHD with a History of Addiction: Emphasis on Low-Addiction-Risk Psychopharmacotherapy

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder generally associated with pediatric patients and in lesser extent with adults. Patients diagnosed with ADHD have a higher likelihood of developing addiction. Consequently, a disorder that frequently co-occurs with ADHD is Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The pharmaceuticals prescribed in the treatment of ADHD are predominantly stimulants, such as methylphenidate and amphetamines, which possess a high addiction…

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