Abstract

ORTIZ GIRALDO, Blair; DIAZ CONEJO, Raquel; CORNEJO OCHOA, José William  and  SIERRA DEL VILLAR, Gregorio A.. Substance use disorder in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder receiving stimulants. Acta Neurol Colomb. [online]. 2017, vol.33, n.4, pp.307-311. ISSN 0120-8748.  https://doi.org/10.22379/24224022171.

The attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder is the most frequent disorder in pediatric outpatient services and its treatment involves behavioral therapy and drugs. However, there is concerning about develop substances use disorder once upon treatment with stimulants. Medicine based evidence suggests a preventive effect about psychoactive substance consumption but also warns potential abuse by patients and people around. In this paper, we systematically review worths and risks of SUD in stimulant - treated ADHD patients.

Keywords : Attention deficit - hyperactivity disorder; atomoxetine; metylphenidate; stimulants (MeSH).

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )