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Girls with ADHD More Likely to Have Substance Abuse Problems

A new study suggests that gender may play a role in vulnerability to substance abuse, especially in those with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Ritalin and Drug Addiction

Parents often worry that treating chronic childhood illnesses with medication could turn those children into drug addicts later in life. However, is not treating the illness the answer? Studies show that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are not treated with ADHD medications are more likely to become drug addicts than those who [...]

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