Not all people with
ADHD need to take
medication. For those who do, however, prescribed
medication that is closely monitored can actually prevent and minimize the need to self-medicate. When medication helps people to concentrate, control their impulses, and regulate their energy level, they are less likely to self-medicate"
and, "Psychostimulant medication when properly prescribed and monitored is effective for approximately 75-80% of people with ADHD.