How do you address parental concern about children becoming addicted to stimulants for ADHD treatment?

In the current environment with an epidemic of fatalities from opiates, the question about addiction to stimulants is timely. I present the parents with the data, which shows that controlled dosing leads to a steady level of dopamine and does not produce a high. Further, studies find that treated ki...

I've also had not only parents, but other physicians share their belief that stimulants are the same and work the same as cocaine. If professional, this is how I manage it. "Cocaine is addictive because it produces a fast, high‑amplitude dopamine surge.

Prescription stimulants can be addictive becau...