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Dear Mr. Kennedy

ADDitude

There is no evidence that ADHD medication use leads to dependency or broader substance abuse; in fact, research shows that ADHD medication use is protective against substance use disorderin individuals with ADHD. 2010 Jan;51(1):58-65. 2010 Dec;118(12):1654-67. Epub 2010 Sep 9. Epub 2010 Jul 14.