Stimulant Drug Therapy for ADHD

Presents an overview of the research underway to investigate medication and behavioral therapies for co-occurring disorders.

Reports data on the prevalence of substance use among college students with ADHD, comparing those who received ADHD treatment with those who did not.

Describes an updated report on the co-occurrence, or comorbidity, of substance use disorders and other psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia, and depression.

Describes an animal study showing that rats raised in isolation may prove useful in future studies exploring the neurobiology that links impulsivity and vulnerability to addiction.

Announces the 2010 high school student recipients of the Addiction Science Awards and describes their winning addiction-focused projects.