ADHD prescription stimulant use linked to other drug use, UQ study finds
New research from The University of Queensland has revealed that while non-medical use of prescription stimulants is relatively uncommon in Australia, it is often linked to broader patterns of substance use and higher-risk behaviours. Led by researcher Ben Johnson from UQ’s School of Psychology and the National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, the study provides the first nationally representative snapshot of non-medical prescription stimulant use in Australia.
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ADHD prescription stimulant use linked to other drug use, UQ study finds