FOR the millions of Brits with ADHD, a daily stimulant tablet holds the potential to unlock a new world – one that is quieter ...

Preschoolers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were often prescribed medication shortly after diagnosis, despite guidelines that recommend 6 months ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) impacts the ability to maintain attention to tasks. Often, it also involves impulsive behavior—saying or doing things without stopping to think first—as ...

In February, NZ rolled out new rules promising easier access to ADHD treatment. Today, gaps in training, cost and access show ...

(Dani Serrano/Moment RF/Getty Images) Experts say we need more options for treating ADHD, and a 2025 study suggests one option might already be stocked at the chemist. Around a quarter of patients ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The national ADHD medicine shortage, which has impacted access to generic versions of Adderall, Vyvanse, and Concerta, was first ...

Starting medication after a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was linked to lower mortality compared to the unmedicated, according to a large JAMA study from Sweden. This finding ...

Four new ADHD medication options have arrived in five years. A psychiatrist explains what each one is, and why most patients ...

Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million children aged 3 ...

Allow us to spotlight yet another overlooked topic in women’s health: the safety of ADHD medication use in the perinatal period. Though ADHD medication use among pregnant women is increasing, ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications appeared to reduce the risk for suicide, drug misuse, transport incidents, and criminal activity, a new ...

“Should I take ADHD medication?” In a recent survey, many ADDitude readers expressed fear and uncertainty about giving ADHD medication to their recently diagnosed children and/or taking it themselves.