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- ADHD and substance use disorder (SUD) frequently co-occur in adolescents, but existing treatment guidelines often overlook this specific group.
- The Joint Addiction Commission of the German Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Society has created recommendations to guide effective treatment practices for adolescents with both conditions.
- Early use of stimulant medications may be beneficial for adolescents diagnosed with ADHD and SUD.
Article Abstract
Recommendations for the Medical Treatment of ADHD in Comorbid, Substance-Related Disorders: Statement of the Joint Addiction Commission of the German Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Society and Associations Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorder (SUD) often occur together in adolescents. The available guidelines give the group of children and adolescents with ADHD and comorbid SUD little consideration. The Joint Addiction Commission of the German Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Society and Associations has drawn up a statement with treatment recommendations intended to provide orientation as a best-practice approach. Early treatment with stimulants in adolescents with ADHD and SUD may.
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