Stimulants Articles
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- Is Adult ADHD Linked to Addiction?
The prevalence of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) greatly exceeds the prevalence of this diagnosis among the adult ...
- Discontinuing Psychiatric Medications: What You Need to Know
Many people have a dark view of medication withdrawal. They may have read or heard the scary stories about uncomfortable side ...
- Side Effects of ADHD Medications
Side effects resulting from drugs taken for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are unfortunately quite common. As with any condition, these unwanted effects can be severe ...
- ADHD and Marijuana
Recent research shows that marijuana may relieve some of the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The debate rages on, but many people, both kids ...
- Appreciating Our ADHD Students
I’ve been sitting at a dining room table for almost two hours now, observing my son, Matt, as he works with a student. Matt’s ...
- It May Not Be ADHD
It’s hard for Tony to stay focused. He is easily distracted and has difficulty getting and staying organized. Often his choices look impulsive. Restlessness ...
- The Link between ADHD and Obesity
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder in children, affecting three to five percent of that age group, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ADHD results in problems with ...
- Relationships and ADHD: Obstacles and Solutions
Although people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be very successful in life, the symptoms of adult ADHD can put a real strain on relationships.
In the early stages of a relationship, people with ADHD ...
- Caffeine’s Effect on ADHD Symptoms
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is now one of the most common children's mental health conditions. It involves symptoms of ...
- Taking Medication: 16 Ways to Become a Smart Self-Advocate
When we walk into the doctor’s office, for many of us, the scenario looks like this: We list off our symptoms, the doctor asks a few questions, writes out a prescription and we go on ...
- Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
If you’re a parent of a child who’s recently been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may be devastated and overwhelmed. If you’re an adult who’s recently been diagnosed, you may be going ...
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Fact Sheet
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in children and teens. Its hallmark symptoms include hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. Children have difficulty concentrating, following instructions, sitting still and interacting with others. ...
- ADHD and Sleep
Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have sleep difficulties.
ADHD is a neurological condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Three subtypes of ADHD generally are recognized by professionals:
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- Upcoming Psychiatric Medications in the Pipeline
It's hard to understand all of the drugs in development for mental disorders, but here are a few that we've been able to get a handle on that have been recently approved for prescription, or ...
