Pharmacological intervention, therapy & aftercare
Although there have been concerns that the usage of powerful stimulant style drugs for ADHD symptoms control could increase the risks of later drug use and dependence, studies now indicate that the reverse is true, and that appropriately medicated patients have a far lower risk of developing addictions. Appropriate medication is not only crucial in preventing the expression of substance abuse, it seems also to be the most important factor in the treatment of adult patients exhibiting a dual diagnosis of substance abuse and ADHD. With medicated ADHD symptoms reduction, patients are better able to benefit from the lessons of drug treatment, and also better able control their cravings and compulsions towards drug seeking.
The two main facets of drug treatment for ADHD patients are appropriate pharmacological intervention, and appropriate therapy and aftercare tailored to the needs and learning styles of ADHD patients.
page last update Aug 05, 2010
