ADHD Articles

Abnormal Brain Growth in Pre-K Kids with ADHD Signs

Friday, June 10th, 2011
New research using brain imaging has found a difference in brain development among very young preschool children with early ...

Childhood Exposure to Trauma Ups Physical, Mental Health Risks

Thursday, June 9th, 2011
A new research study suggests exposure to trauma can increase a child’s risk of developing learning and behavioral problems, ...

ADHD Increases Risk of Substance Abuse

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Nearly one-third of young adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) go on to develop some form of substance ...

Family Mental Illness Stressful for Caregivers

Friday, May 20th, 2011
Taking care of a loved one with a mental illness can lead to mental problems in the primary caregiver. A new Canadian study ...

ADHD Meds Do Not Increase Severe Heart Events in Children

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
In a study funded by a manufacturer of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications, University of Pennsylvania ...

ADHD, Extreme Emotional Reactions Run Together in Families

Sunday, May 8th, 2011
Siblings may have more influence on each other than previously imagined. New research has discovered that individuals who have a sibling with ...

Differences in Brain Function May Increase Addiction Risk

Monday, May 2nd, 2011
New research looks at how pre-existing differences in the workings of the brain may predispose some ...

Deaths from Rx Pain Meds Surpass Heroin, Cocaine

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Disturbing new research finds that unintentional overdose deaths in teens and adults have reached epidemic proportions. Experts from ...

Understanding the Impact of Nature and Nurture on ADHD Behavior

Monday, April 25th, 2011
An informative new study looks at the role of heredity and the environment in regard ...

Preemies at Increased Risk for ADHD

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
A Swedish study finds that premature birth -- even by as little as a few weeks -- is linked to a greater likelihood ...
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