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Comment on ADHD Stimulants May Increase Risk of Heart Damage in Young Adults

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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.

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

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