Angela Myers is a freelance writer covering mental health, wellness and nutrition. She’s also conducted award-winning research on how to better communicate about sexual violence prevention and mental ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect all stages of life. Medication is not the only treatment, but it is often the treatment that can make the most obvious ...

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.

Becca Stanek is an experienced writer and editor who is passionate about exploring the ways we can feel better mentally and physically to get the most out of our lives. She has worked for publications ...

Amid rising diagnoses, a growing number of kids are getting prescriptions for ADHD medications — but the administered doses aren’t always accurate. Medication ...

Initiating drug treatment forattention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with significantly lower all-cause mortality, particularly for deaths ...

Research led by the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, has found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with long-term ADHD medication use. Specific associations with different medications ...

Concerta (methylphenidate) may not be safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risks of not treating your condition during pregnancy, may determine whether you ...

A new study by the Ministry of Health reveals a sharp spike in the consumption of ADHD medications alongside a dramatic shift ...