{"id":3140,"date":"2026-09-21T12:44:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T16:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/?page_id=3140"},"modified":"2026-10-20T16:06:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T20:06:51","slug":"safe-prescribing-for-stimulants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Prescribing for Stimulants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1833a59d contained\">\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e60f161f gb-headline-text\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0ae54658 contained\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-305d8c36 gb-headline-text\">Like any other medication, there are benefits and risks to stimulant treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specifically, among those with ADHD, there are benefits of taking a stimulant across the lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-4f139b5a\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-75b5ce7b\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-75b5ce7b container-blue-outline\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7c0464bb gb-headline-text type-loop-title\">Benefits &#8211; beyond symptom control:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower all-cause mortality rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved occupational performance and job retention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced risk of suicidal behaviors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased substance use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower criminal convictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased motor vehicle crashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d67a810a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d67a810a container-blue-outline\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3ce6c52e gb-headline-text type-loop-title\">Risks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serotonin Syndrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardiovascular concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mania<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight loss\/impaired growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep disturbances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-60dc1c11 contained\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-12f08bf6 gb-headline-text\">Make sure you have an accurate diagnosis<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-2bda4efc\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-18d4d783\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-18d4d783 container-blue-outline\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e704d6ad gb-headline-text type-loop-title\">Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/ncpal.org\/resources\/screening-forms\/nichq-vanderbilt-adhd-assessment-scale\">NICHQ Vanderbilt ADHD Assessment Scale<\/a> is a recommended measure that is administered to both parents and teachers. Guidelines recommend primary care clinicians make the clinical diagnosis of ADHD in pediatric patients.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d0a387a2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d0a387a2 container-blue-outline\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7a2af2a8 gb-headline-text type-loop-title\">Adults<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Appropriately trained primary care clinicians, psychologists, and neurologists are often involved in the diagnosis of ADHD in adults.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-81640019 contained\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1f08b41c gb-headline-text\">Take a look at other medical conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are some medical conditions that may be affected by stimulant use. It\u2019s important to collaborate with other specialists or perform other tests to monitor your patient effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-66c796e2\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-cc76b60d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cc76b60d container-blue-outline\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-034267a5 gb-headline-text type-loop-title\">Cardiac conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">blood pressure, heart rate, vascular and arterial disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider collaboration with a patient&#8217;s cardiologist<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9c4a1142\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9c4a1142 container-blue-outline\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-55881424\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1a207718 gb-headline-text type-loop-title\">Growth and metabolic conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">height, weight, and appetite are often affected<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-45451367\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-45451367 container-blue-outline\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-541cfdc5\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f17dfe42 gb-headline-text type-loop-title\">Neuropsychiatric conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">psychosis, mania, sleep, and substance use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When these are present, careful consideration of stimulant use is needed and collaboration with the providers responsible for these neuropsychiatric conditions is important<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-74d739d0 contained\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3e5d2001 gb-headline-text\">Choose a medication that you think will be best for your patient<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3baec7ec\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-0ff83478\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-aa12afe2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aa12afe2 rounded-block\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-898ec1bc gb-headline-text\">There are many options for medications. This resource outlines some options, with notes on considerations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-be59f634\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-be59f634 bg-gray rounded-block\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-08fc6186\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4cbbbd7e\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4cbbbd7e\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a7489c1c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1043\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a7489c1c\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/stimulants-pdf-ss.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/stimulants-pdf-ss.jpg 800w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/stimulants-pdf-ss-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/stimulants-pdf-ss-785x1024.jpg 785w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/stimulants-pdf-ss-768x1001.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-bd9c1922\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bd9c1922\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6bacb6ef gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Stimulants-Clinical-Pearls.pdf\">Stimulants \u2013 Clinical Pearls<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8a17d6bf contained\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-8e4c6a51\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-ae2c924f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ae2c924f container-blue-outline\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-00321eba gb-headline-text type-loop-title\">When switching stimulants, you don\u2019t need to cross-taper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can stop one stimulant and start another. If going from a stimulant to a non-stimulant, it can be helpful to start the non-stimulant before discontinuing the stimulant.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-753955bc\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-753955bc container-blue-outline\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bb0b612a gb-headline-text type-loop-title\">When discontinuing stimulants, you don\u2019t necessarily need to taper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While patients tend to feel better if you taper stimulants, it is safe to stop the medication without a taper. In contrast, a taper is necessary when discontinuing medications such as opioids or benzodiazepines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-20a599a3 contained\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d5e7291e\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e31f73e4\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e31f73e4 container-blue-outline\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ac12a36f gb-headline-text type-loop-title\">It may be necessary to monitor certain patients using a random urine drug screen<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5bff2587\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5bff2587 container-blue-outline\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e68aa918 gb-headline-text type-loop-title\">Review MAP and have a Controlled Substance Agreement on file<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is required to review MAP before prescribing a controlled substance. A controlled substance agreement is also required and should be on file.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d727dab contained\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-9a9c4dd3\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-798c88d6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-798c88d6 rounded-block bg-gray\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f84bd932 gb-headline-text\">Filters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selecting filters will auto-adjust the list.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-facet facetwp-facet-resource_type facetwp-type-checkboxes\" data-name=\"resource_type\" data-type=\"checkboxes\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-119e2de8\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-119e2de8\">\n<div class=\"facetwp-facet facetwp-facet-number_of_results facetwp-type-pager\" data-name=\"number_of_results\" data-type=\"pager\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fe5e361f gb-headline-text\">Type at least three characters, and the list will auto-filter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-facet facetwp-facet-text_search facetwp-type-search\" data-name=\"text_search\" data-type=\"search\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-facet facetwp-facet-audience facetwp-type-radio\" data-name=\"audience\" data-type=\"radio\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-a1afc7ae\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-2fc23986\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2fc23986\">\n<div class=\"facetwp-selections\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4d3bcf68\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4d3bcf68 reset-container\">\n<div class=\"facetwp-facet facetwp-facet-reset facetwp-type-reset\" data-name=\"reset\" data-type=\"reset\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-e0086e35\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-10e49984\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-10e49984\">\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-61663e47\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61663e47 pager-col\">\n<div class=\"facetwp-facet facetwp-facet-pager_ facetwp-type-pager\" data-name=\"pager_\" data-type=\"pager\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-4ac29783 facetwp-template gb-query-loop-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3526 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-provider resource-type-peer-reviewed-article\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"1056\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-polywash.png\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-polywash.png 809w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-polywash-230x300.png 230w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-polywash-784x1024.png 784w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-polywash-768x1002.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adai.uw.edu\/pubs\/pdf\/2021opioidsstimulants.pdf\">University of Washington: Opioids and Stimulants &#8211; What Are They and How Are People Using Them?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">This document reviews recent trends in opioid and stimulant use, compares the two types of drugs, and examines the factors that might drive \u201cco-use.\u201d It also calls out the point that clinical guidelines and interventions often address just one drug, and ignore polysubstance use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08af5232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08af5232\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d03cf3e gb-headline-text term-wrapper\"><span class=\"post-term-item term-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3518 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-patient resource-type-webpage\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"268\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/chadd-logo.png\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chadd.org\/for-adults\/medication-management\/\">CHADD: Medication Management for Adults with ADHD<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">A comprehensive resource on ADHD for adult patients, including but not limited to, medication management for adults with ADHD.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08af5232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08af5232\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d03cf3e gb-headline-text term-wrapper\"><span class=\"post-term-item term-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3519 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-provider resource-type-peer-reviewed-article\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"98\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/MGH-logo.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/MGH-logo.jpg 400w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/MGH-logo-300x74.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/womensmentalhealth.org\/posts\/category\/adhd\/\">The MGH Center for Women\u2019s Mental Health: ADHD<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">A series of articles summarizing recent research and advances in the care of women with ADHD; appropriate for clinicians and patients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08af5232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08af5232\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d03cf3e gb-headline-text term-wrapper\"><span class=\"post-term-item term-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3520 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-provider resource-type-peer-reviewed-article\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1212\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-scoten.png\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-scoten.png 1212w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-scoten-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-scoten-1024x788.png 1024w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-scoten-768x591.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1212px) 100vw, 1212px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ajog.2024.02.297\">Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder in pregnancy and the postpartum period<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">This article is focused on best practices in managing attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder in the perinatal period.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08af5232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08af5232\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d03cf3e gb-headline-text term-wrapper\"><span class=\"post-term-item term-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3521 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-provider resource-type-peer-reviewed-article\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1190\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-madsen.png\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-madsen.png 1190w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-madsen-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-madsen-1024x643.png 1024w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-madsen-768x482.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41380-023-01992-6\">In utero exposure to ADHD medication and long-term offspring outcomes<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">The authors in this article investigate whether in utero exposure to ADHD medication is associated with adverse long-term neurodevelopmental and growth outcomes in offspring.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08af5232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08af5232\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d03cf3e gb-headline-text term-wrapper\"><span class=\"post-term-item term-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3522 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-provider resource-type-peer-reviewed-article\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1112\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-russell.png\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-russell.png 1197w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-russell-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-russell-1024x951.png 1024w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/preg-russell-768x713.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1197px) 100vw, 1197px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00737-024-01450-4\">Investigating maternal and neonatal health outcomes associated with continuing or ceasing dexamphetamine treatment for women with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder during pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">This population-based retrospective cohort study of women from Western Australia looks at the impact continuing or ceasing stimulant-based (dexamphetamine) treatment of ADHD during pregnancy had on neonatal and maternal health outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08af5232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08af5232\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d03cf3e gb-headline-text term-wrapper\"><span class=\"post-term-item term-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3523 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-provider resource-type-peer-reviewed-article\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1139\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-walsh.png\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-walsh.png 1139w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-walsh-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-walsh-1024x770.png 1024w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-walsh-768x578.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1139px) 100vw, 1139px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/frph.2022.1040824\">Obstetric complications in mothers with ADHD<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">This study looks at the intersection of pregnancy and ADHD and the unique pregnancy risk factors for mothers with an ADHD diagnosis, such as anemia, hypertension, hyperemesis, depression, and others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08af5232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08af5232\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d03cf3e gb-headline-text term-wrapper\"><span class=\"post-term-item term-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3524 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-patient resource-type-webpage\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"268\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/chadd-logo.png\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chadd.org\/for-adults\/adhd-medication-and-pregnancy\/\">CHADD: ADHD Medication and Pregnancy<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">General information on taking stimulants for ADHD management during pregnancy, non-medication alternatives, and more resources on the topic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08af5232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08af5232\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d03cf3e gb-headline-text term-wrapper\"><span class=\"post-term-item term-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3525 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-patient audience-provider resource-type-webpage\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1166\" height=\"1217\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-polycedeer.png\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-polycedeer.png 1166w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-polycedeer-287x300.png 287w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-polycedeer-981x1024.png 981w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-polycedeer-768x802.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1166px) 100vw, 1166px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnabouttreatment.org\/basics\/opioids-stimulants\/\">CEDEER and University of Washington ADA: Opioids + Stimulants<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">This resource gives an overview of opioids vs. stimulants, discusses basic risks of using them, and why people might use them together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08af5232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08af5232\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d03cf3e gb-headline-text term-wrapper\"><span class=\"post-term-item term-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3510 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-patient resource-type-patient-handouts resource-type-webpage\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1104\" height=\"876\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-aacap.png\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-aacap.png 1104w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-aacap-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-aacap-1024x813.png 1024w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-aacap-768x609.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1104px) 100vw, 1104px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacap.org\/AACAP\/Families_and_Youth\/Resource_Centers\/ADHD_Resource_Center\/Home.aspx\">The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: ADHD Resource Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">A comprehensive resource on ADHD for parents and patients with a handbook that can be downloaded or printed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08af5232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08af5232\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d03cf3e gb-headline-text term-wrapper\"><span class=\"post-term-item term-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3511 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-patient resource-type-patient-handouts\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"1048\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-parentg.png\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-parentg.png 814w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-parentg-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-parentg-795x1024.png 795w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-parentg-768x989.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacap.org\/App_Themes\/AACAP\/docs\/resource_centers\/resources\/med_guides\/ADHD_Medication_Guide-web.pdf\">The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder &#8211; Parents&#8217; Medication Guide<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">This Medication Guide includes an overview of ADHD and specific information on medications, including how they can help and their potential side effects, and ends with frequently asked questions (FAQs).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08af5232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08af5232\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d03cf3e gb-headline-text term-wrapper\"><span class=\"post-term-item term-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\">Safe Prescribing for Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ebeda1b gb-query-loop-item post-3512 resource type-resource status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-safe-prescribing-for-stimulants audience-patient resource-type-patient-handouts\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebeda1b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-592de2a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d26c57f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d26c57f\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01619eee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-samhsateens.png\" class=\"gb-image-01619eee\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-samhsateens.png 606w, https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sps-samhsateens-249x300.png 249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ea57abd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ea57abd\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b568ffa gb-headline-text type-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.samhsa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/SAMHSA_Digital_Download\/TipsforTeens_PrescriptionStimulants_508.pdf\">Tips for Teens: The Truth About Stimulants<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d44cdde1 gb-headline-text type-loop-excerpt\">This fact sheet for teens provides facts about stimulants. It describes short- and long-term effects, lists signs of use, and helps dispel common myths. 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Make sure you have an accurate diagnosis Take a look at other medical conditions There are some medical conditions that may be affected by &#8230; <a title=\"Safe Prescribing for Stimulants\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Safe Prescribing for Stimulants\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"1","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"focus-area":[],"class_list":["post-3140","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Safe Prescribing for Stimulants - Safer Prescribing Toolkit<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/safe-prescribing-for-stimulants\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Safe Prescribing for Stimulants - Safer Prescribing Toolkit\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Safe Prescribing for Stimulants Like any other medication, there are benefits and risks to stimulant treatment Specifically, among those with ADHD, there are benefits of taking a stimulant across the lifespan. 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