Abstract
The attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder is the most frequent disorder in pediatric outpatient services and its treatment involves behavioral therapy and drugs. However, there is concerning about develop substances use disorder once upon treatment with stimulants. Medicine based evidence suggests a preventive effect about psychoactive substance consumption but also warns potential abuse by patients and people around. In this paper, we systematically review worths and risks of SUD in stimulant - treated ADHD patients.
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