Many parents are concerned that their children could become dependent on their ADHD medication (Ritalin, Adderall, and Vyvanse, each of which are made with different forms of amphetamine salts, are the most common). When taken in the amount prescribed, there is little risk that children or teens will develop a stimulant-related disorder.
Other times, parents worry that having their children’s experience in life improved by ADHD medication will increase the likelihood that their children will experiment with other drugs. Several studies have found no evidence of this.
If a person, child or adult, is prescribed stimulants by a doctor, they are not considered eligible to fit the criteria for stimulant-related disorders.