CNS Stimulant Prescribing Less Frequent in ADHD With Co-Occurring SUD

Summary: Young adults who have both ADHD and a substance use disorder (SUD) are less likely to get stimulant medications because doctors are often afraid to prescribe them. However, a new study shows that treating ADHD with these medicines actually helps a lot. It leads to fewer hospital visits, fewer accidental overdoses, and a lower risk of suicide. Treating ADHD properly can actually save lives.

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