Substance use disorders in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Oscar Bukstein

Substance use disorders in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Adolesc Med State Art Rev. 2008 Aug;19(2):242-53, viii.

Author

Oscar Bukstein¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh, 3811 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. buksteinog@upmc.edu

PMID: 18822830

Abstract

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorders are commonly observed together, particularly in clinical populations of adolescents. The co-occurrence of these problems is common and presents challenges for the clinician in assessment and management. This article will review the extent of the problem, the relationship in terms of risk and prognosis, and management issues, including the use of stimulant and nonstimulant medications and the risk of abuse, misuse, and diversion.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / complications*
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / diagnosis
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / therapy*
Central Nervous System Stimulants / administration & dosage
Central Nervous System Stimulants / therapeutic use*
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Mass Screening
Prevalence
Prognosis
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Risk Factors
Substance-Related Disorders / complications*
Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis
Substance-Related Disorders / therapy*

Substances

Central Nervous System Stimulants