Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hospitalized patients who took high doses of ADHD prescription amphetamines were five times likelier to develop psychosis and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Because of the Adderallshortage, prescriptions for other types of stimulant drugs used in ADHD treatment increased, according to ...

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.

A national shortage in a common treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder was associated with changes in stimulant prescriptions filled for children over recent years, a study suggests.

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, ...

ADHD patients deserved a more consistent, safe and manageable medication experience. Imagining a better way forward, they ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect children and adults. It's often diagnosed during childhood or adolescence — in fact, an ...

In today's world, filled with distractions like emails, texts, news alerts, and social media, maintaining focus can be challenging. As a reproductive psychiatrist, I have encountered an increasing ...

You go out for happy hour with your work friend and indulge in a nice espresso martini. Your phone alarm dings, and you realize it’s time to take your daily ...

To address an ongoing shortage of ADHD drugs, the Drug Enforcement Administration has increased the production quota on Takeda's Vyvanse and its generic versions by 24%. (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP ...

Researchers and clinicians say the shortage is due to limits on manufacturing and sales of the medications, and supply chain problems.