Nonmedical use of ADHD stimulants by adults is frequently motivated by a desire to improve concentration or stay alert and is often associated with other substance use disorders.

Stimulants and atomoxetine are the only effective interventions to reduce short-term adult ADHD symptoms, yet show limited evidence for long-term outcomes and quality of life improvements, according ...

An expert panel has released the first formal guidance on deprescribing stimulant medications in adults with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, recommendations that come as US stimulant ...

ADHD, which stands for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that’s typically diagnosed in children. But according to data from the National Center for Health ...

A report from the CDC calls attention to telehealth's role in treatment and how ADHD has shifted from a childhood-only problem. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health ...

Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood, and people who struggle with it are often viewed as quirky, disorganized, creative or ...

When you grow into adulthood, there is an entirely new set of challenges that await you with ADHD. When you are a kid or a teenager, you tend to be sheltered and in a more or less structured ...

A world-first study led by UCL researchers, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, analyzed anonymized primary care data from 30,029 adults across the UK diagnosed with attention deficit ...

How long have you been struggling in life and feeling stuck? Do you often know exactly the "what" and "how" of what you need to do, but can't execute? Have you had to work three or four times harder ...

Masking ADHD traits may help adults fit in socially, but it can come at a cost to their mental health and well-being, according to new research from Simon Fraser University. A new SFU study found more ...

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults, a new study suggests. The ...

Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a world-first study led by UCL researchers. The research, ...