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Are medications used to treat ADHD abusable drugs?

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Are medications used to treat ADHD abusable drugs?

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Yes. Ritalin is a Schedule II medication, indicating a high potential for abuse. Dexedrine also has a high potential for abuse. People have died from abuse of these medications. Typically, Ritalin abuse happens when a person with a prescription gives pills to someone who does not have ADHD.