ADHD is the most diagnosed childhood neurological disorder, but there have been inconsistencies around who is diagnosed and prescribed medication. New prescribing guidelines aim to change this.
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Stimulants are first-line drugs for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. But how do they actually work?
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.
When you think about substance use and teens, drugs like marijuana or Ecstasy might come to mind. But recreational prescription drug use is a significant problem. Nationally, 17.8% of high school students…
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