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A study using Swedish national registers found no association between stimulant ADHD medication and increased risk of substance abuse, with a 31% lower rate of substance abuse among those prescribed medication. The findings suggest a potential long-term protective effect of ADHD medication against substance abuse. Clinicians should remain vigilant regarding the possibility of stimulant misuse among ADHD patients despite these findings.

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