Rapid Evidence Product: Misuse of ADHD Prescription Stimulants in Adults
[Excerpt] Evidence Summary: Adult prescription stimulant misuse has declined significantly in recent years, driven by a decrease in amphetamine mixed salts misuse among young adults. The Monitoring the Future study found that past year misuse of this medication among adults ages 19 to 30 fell from 7.8 percent in 2022 to 3.7 percent in 2023, while the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that past year prescription stimulant misuse among ages 18 to 25 declined from 7.5 percent in 2016 to 3.1 percent in 2023.
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