Methylphenidate doses in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and comorbid substance use disorders

This study aims to explore whether individuals with ADHD and comorbid SUD are treated with higher stimulant doses than individuals with ADHD only, and whether doses increase over time as a sign of tolerance, a core symptom of addiction.

Source: European Neuropsychopharmacology - September 18, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Charlotte Skoglund, Lena Brandt, Brian D ’Onofrio, Henrik Larsson, Johan Franck Source Type: research