Stimulants act fast, and nonstimulants offer steadier effects. So what are the best ADHD medications for adults? Experts explain the options.

In some parts of the world, record numbers of people are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ...

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A new online tool is designed to help families and clinicians make informed treatment decisions. The most extensive assessment so far of available ADHD treatments reports that medication for both ...

ADHD stands for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder that, as the name implies, causes problems with attention and ...

In a day and age of a lot of misinformation, it's easy to get facts confused about even easily identified medical conditions. Mental health disorders can be especially murky as some people ...

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is stunningly expensive to both the economy and to the people who live with ...

When Dana Rayburn learned she had ADHD in her 40s, her doctor prescribed Adderall. She did well on the drug for a few years, but then her insurance stopped covering it. Rather than struggle to pay ...

ADHD meds work by helping dopamine to stick around longer in your brain's synapses. For people with ADHD, they can stay focused and avoid distractions, and that can be a total game-changer when it ...

The symptoms of adult ADHD can snowball into problems or challenges that impact your daily life. These issues are called functional impairments. Impairments can take a toll on you at home, at work, ...

Mark Twain described a classic book as one that everyone loves but no one has read. In some ways, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has suffered a ...