Alice A. McCarthy

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To prevent misuse, current prescriptions should be kept in a locked container.

Misuse and abuse of ADHD medication

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Alice A. McCarthy

November 1, 2010

When used as prescribed, these drugs are not addictive. However, abuse is on the rise, and clinicians need to be able to identify the signs.

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