The effects of methylphenidate exposure during distinct developmental periods on the rewarding properties of cocaine in adulthood
There has been controversy over whether early exposure to stimulant drugs, including methylphenidate (MPH), used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increases the risk for drug abuse in adult life. This concern is based on research in adult animals showing that repeat...
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