New research shows the massive gap between those with ADHD and the number of people who are prescribed the medicine that can help.
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Many Australians with ADHD are having trouble accessing their usual medication. This can create difficulties for people who have previously been managing their symptoms well.
Stimulants such as Ritalin and modafinil have a reputation as off-label ‘smart drugs’ that boost cognitive performance. New research suggests they have the opposite effect.
For those who need it, Adderall and other stimulants can be game-changing medications that help restore the chemical imbalances underlying ADHD. But for those who don’t, these drugs can be harmful.
Handling adult ADHD is difficult, but today, there are more evidence-based interventions than ever.
Even when the condition lasts a lifetime, there are behavioral treatments and prescription drugs that make it easier for people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to thrive.
Energy drinks and coffee both contain lots of caffeine. That’s a problem for teens, especially those who take prescription stimulants.
An audio version of an in depth article on the history of Ritalin, and what the future holds for the drug.
The biography of a mercurial medicine.
In identifying a failing education system as it trailed the Russians, America discovered many low-achieving youngsters had ADHD.
Ritalin is the most common brand name for methylphenidate, a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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