Can stimulant medications be abused?
Although stimulant medications are recognized as a safe and effective treatment for ADHD when taken as prescribed, these medications, like many others, nonetheless do have the potential for abuse. Stimulant medication has been misused by people without ADHD. They take these medications to increase alertness and focus but also to gain a “high.” The long-acting once-daily stimulants aren’t as available for abuse because their effects lasts up to 12 hours and there is less potential for euphoria or a “high.” You should discuss the risks and benefits of medication with your health care professional.
