Original research
by
Castaneda, Ricardo et al
Release Date
1999
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
We report evidence that study subjects probably medicated their ADHD symptoms with cocaine and describe a 1‐year treatment algorithm featuring long‐acting stimulants that was effective in the management of their ADHD and cocaine dependence.
Findings/Key points
Treatment of ADHD was successful. Several treatment regimens, especially those including long‐acting stimulants, alone or in combination with other agents, were highly effective. All but 1 of the 19 subjects had a fully effective response for at least 1 full year. Mean UTAH scale scores were 7.4 before any medications were administered and 1.6 at the end of the study. Treatment proved successful in suppressing ADHD symptoms, with minimal cocaine slips or side effects.
Design/methods
Nineteen stable patients in full remission from all substance dependence were entered into an open label, prospective, treatment trial for ADHD.
Keywords
About prescribers
Outcomes
Illegal drugs
Stimulants
