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If my child uses Ritalin or Dexedrine now, will s/he be more likely to use street drugs and alcohol later?

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If my child uses Ritalin or Dexedrine now, will s/he be more likely to use street drugs and alcohol later?

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No, in fact evidence suggests the reverse is true. Teenagers with ADHD who are treated with stimulants are less likely to end up abusing drugs than teenagers with ADHD who do not take stimulants. It seems like stimulants might actually protect children from drug abuse.