Preventing the Next Epidemic: Prescribed Stimulant Abuse

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2019-03-01

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Via, Kamala D. "Preventing the Next Epidemic: Prescribed Stimulant Abuse." The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 15, No. 3 (15 February 2019):232 - 235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2018.12.012

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Prescribed stimulant abuse continues to rise, along with prescriptions for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders. When used with targeted symptoms, the medications are effective. However, this escalating crisis is being overshadowed by the current opioid epidemic. Abuse of prescribed stimulants can lead to increases in risky behaviors, legal issues, or death. The exposure and availability of prescription stimulants can be dangerous to young adults not equipped to handle the responsibility of appropriate use. The purpose of this article is to present health care providers with practical clinical considerations to reduce stimulant abuse and prevent the need to treat a substance use disorder.