The use of stimulant medications has been well researched and it is documented that children, adolescents and adults with ADHD can be safely treated.
Children treated with stimulant medications will become addicted t the medication.
In many studies, the opposite has been found to be true. Children that receive treatment, including stimulant medication, for their ADHD symptoms have been found to be at a lower risk for substance abuse than those with undiagnosed or untreated ADHD.
Suggested Reading:
The Basics of ADHD Medications
Sources:
ADHD Medications: Are They Safe?, Willima Barbaresi, MD, Mayo Clinic
Myths About ADD/ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder Association
