Myths about Stimulant Medications
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 suggestthat kids taking stimulant medications as indicated as part of an ADHD treatment program become addicted to the medications.5
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.6
MYTH: Everyone can benefit fromtaking 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.