RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Universal precautions to reduce stimulant misuse in treating adult ADHD
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 506
OP 512
DO 10.3949/ccjm.82a.14131
VO 82
IS 8
A1 Modesto-Lowe, Vania
A1 Chaplin, Margaret
A1 Sinha, Shirshendu
A1 Woodard, Katie
YR 2015
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/82/8/506.abstract
AB In the United States, stimulants remain the approved pharmacotherapy of choice for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Many patients respond to these drugs, but stimulants also have a significant potential for misuse. This article suggests the “universal precautions” approach to reducing these risks while promoting appropriate medication use.