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by instagraham 811 days ago
is there a greater likelihood of substance abuse and smoking in ADHD individuals without stimulant medication?

If meds still offset that risk, meds are still a better option. Everything is a choice between evils.

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> is there a greater likelihood of substance abuse and smoking in ADHD individuals without stimulant medication?

Yes, as well as self-endangering (both thrill-seeking as well as suicidal) behavior and unwanted pregnancies.

yes there is