Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic mental disorder that disrupts one’s ability to manage their emotions and actions. This disorder can be ...

For decades, ADHD stimulant medications have been thought to sharpen attention, but new research has uncovered something very ...

ADHD is often treated with medications and behavioral therapy. Stimulants are first-choice medications for children with ADHD ...

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications can be life-changing, but side effects or dosing issues can make them feel like they’re not helping ...

Because of the Adderallshortage, prescriptions for other types of stimulant drugs used in ADHD treatment increased, according to study results. Adobe Stock/HealthDay Adderall shortages have prompted ...

While ADHD drugs work on wakefulness, they also mimic the effect of good sleep without fixing a problem. Sleep habits are ...

Doctors in the UK are increasingly concerned that a global shortage of ADHD drugs is leading to children going without medication and missing school, and adults self-medicating with alcohol instead.

It’s hard for children and teenagers who are noticeably different than others in how they think, what they notice, what they value, and how they approach the tasks of school and life. Kristin Wilcox ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often treated with stimulant medications. These can be effective and may be necessary for severe cases. However ...