In Brief
Between 2005 and 2010, the number of emergency department (ED) visits involving attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) stimulant medications increased from 13,379 to 31,244 visits
The number of ED visits involving ADHD stimulant medications increased significantly for adults aged 18 or older between 2005 and 2010, but no significant increases were seen among children younger than 18