Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder seem to work on brain areas ...

Medication isn’t the only option for ADHD, but for some, it can be transformative. This piece examines how ADHD can be managed, and benefits and risks to stimulant use.

ADHD stimulants may improve performance not by sharpening focus, but by making the brain more awake and motivated.

SaveHealth reports that choosing ADHD medications involves understanding stimulant vs. nonstimulant types, side effects, costs, and long-term safety.

There are two groups of medications a doctor may prescribe for a child with ADHD. These include stimulants and nonstimulants. A doctor may recommend a combination of medications and behavioral ...

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

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 ...

Children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are often prescribed stimulant medications to help manage the condition. But parents may worry about how these medications might ...

The national ADHD medicine shortage, which has impacted access to generic versions of Adderall, Vyvanse, and Concerta, was first announced back in October 2022. Now, 16 months later, patients are ...

Scientists are mapping the characteristics that adults with ADHD share—and revealing new coping strategies for people living ...

Jennifer Fisher, M.M.S.c., P.A.-C. Contributor Jennifer is a board-certified physician assistant. She earned her bachelor of science in kinesiology at James Madison University, then went on to obtain ...