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Methylphenidate and Dextroamphetamine abuse in substance-abusing adolescents
(Abus de méthylphénidate et de dextroamphétamine chez les adolescents usagers de drogues)
Auteur(s) :
WILLIAMS, R. J. ;
GOODALE L. A. ;
SHAY-FIDDLER M. A. ;
GLOSTER S. P. ;
CHANG, S. Y.
Année
2004
Page(s) :
381-389
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
43
Domaine :
Autres substances / Other substances
Discipline :
EPI (Epidémiologie / Epidemiology)
Note générale :
American Journal on Addictions, 2004, 13, (4), 381-389
Note de contenu :
tabl.
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
The prevalence of methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine misuse and abuse was examined in 450 adolescents referred for substance abuse treatment. Twenty three percent reported nonmedical use of these substances and six percent were diagnosed as methylphenidate or dextroamphetamine abusers. Abuse was more common in individuals who were out of school and had an eating disorder. Methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine abuse appears to be much less common than abuse of most other substances. It does occur, however, and parents and schools need to exert greater control over the dispensing of these medications. Physicians are advised to prescribe non-stimulant medications (eg, bupropion) when treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in substance-abusing individuals. (Author' s abstract)
Affiliation :
School of Health Sciences, Univ. of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 3M4. Email : Robert.Williamsuleth.ca
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