Even though stimulant medications have been around for a long time, there is a lot of misinformation about them. The following are just some of the myths that exist about stimulants and ADHD.
MYTH:
Stimulants are safe for anyone to
take because they are a prescription medication.
FACT:
Stimulant medications are only to
be taken as prescribed by qualified healthcare professionals. A prescription medication is only safe for you if you are the person for whom it was prescribed.
MYTH:
Stimulants are addictive.
FACT:
There is no evidence to suggest
that people taking stimulant medications as indicated as part of an ADHD treatment program become addicted to the medications.
MYTH:
Taking these medications leads to
drug abuse.
FACT:
Research has shown that
appropriate treatment of ADHD with stimulant medications may in fact decrease the likelihood of drug abuse in later life.
MYTH:
Everyone can benefit from taking
a stimulant every now and then to improve focus, study or stay alert.
FACT:
Stimulants are designed to restore
the natural balance of the chemicals in the brain affected by ADHD. They should only be taken as prescribed by qualified healthcare professionals.
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