The effects of psychostimulant prescription on opioid use disorder among people with co-occurring ADHD
All Authors:
Mohammad Yaseliani, Youngsuhk Jo, Lake Lindo, Jabed Al Faysal, Md Mahmudul Hasan
University of Florida
Published in:
Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment
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What’s this study about?
This study looked at how taking ADHD stimulant medicine affects people being treated for opioid addiction with buprenorphine, focusing on treatment dropout and opioid-related hospitalizations.
Key Findings:
For people with both ADHD and opioid addiction who are taking buprenorphine, treating their ADHD with stimulant medicine helps them stay in treatment and lowers their chances of going to the hospital for opioid problems. This benefit was also seen in people who had other substance use issues.
Why It Matters:
These findings suggest that treating ADHD with stimulant medicine can be an important support for people also struggling with opioid addiction. The benefits of stimulant treatment may outweigh the risks, and this could guide how doctors care for patients with both ADHD and OUD.