Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain. Now, new research ...

Young women are abusing stimulants and binge drinking more than their male counterparts and any other age group, eye-popping ...

Probably the best place to start looking for answers is through a visit to a pediatrician or primary care provider who is ...

As American parents give their kids growth hormones to make them taller, some research suggests that taking medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be having the opposite ...

ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazine writer Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options.

Adult ADHD diagnoses have surged, sparking debate about whether it reflects a genuine rise in cases or a misunderstanding of ...

ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazine writer Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options.

Lee is not alone. A nationwide shortage of ADHD medications, particularly Concerta — a long-acting methylphenidate product ...

New research suggests ADHD may be more about environmental mismatch than brain disorder, with stimulant medications offering ...

ADHD was originally thought to be caused by deficits in the brain, such as smaller structural volumes. As a result, medication was deemed the appropriate solution, and biological explanations were ...