Cognitive behavioral therapy has also been shown to help in overcoming addiction to stimulant medication.

For parents, it is important to pay attention to the use of stimulant medications by your child. Parents should be aware of when a prescription was filled, how many pills should be left in the prescription bottle and monitor their child's behavior. If your child's behavior is indicative of not taking medication but yet the pills continue to disappear, parents need to be aware of the possibility of selling or giving the medication to a friend or schoolmate.

Monitoring the use of medication, the child's behavior and being aware of the warning signs of abuse can help parents be aware and hopefully prevent any abuse of stimulant medications.

Sources:

"Prescription Medication Abuse", Date Unknown, Author Unknown, Sobriety Works

‘Common Symptoms of Chronic Stimulant Abuse/Dependence", Date Unknown, Author Unknown, National Library of Medicine