Pharmacological treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with co-morbid drug dependence

• Published in: Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford) Vol. 29; no. 1; p. 15
• Main Authors: Cunill, R, Castells, X, Tobias, A, Capellà, D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2015
• Subjects: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - complications; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - drug therapy; Central Nervous System Stimulants - therapeutic use; Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); Humans; Substance-Related Disorders - complications; Treatment Outcome; meta-analysis; substance use disorder; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; safety; efficacy

Drug dependence is frequent in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Nevertheless, the efficacy and safety of pharmacological treatments in this population are unclear. A systematic review with meta-analysis was performed. Randomised placebo-controlled clinical trials invest...