Research Letter

Trends in Medical and Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants Among US Adolescents

JAMA 10.1001/jama.2025.11260

July 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This study examines trends in medical and nonmedical prescription stimulant use patterns for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among US adolescents.

Corresponding Author: Sean Esteban McCabe, PhD, University of Michigan, 400 N Ingalls, DASH Center, Ste 2241, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (plius@umich.edu).

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