This article is part 3 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 2, "What is ADHD, Really?" is available here.

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders provides new evidence that difficult childhood experiences may ...

New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .

Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million children aged 3 ...

University of Kansas students with ADHD adapt to college through personalized “hacks" and open conversations about mental ...

One notable aspect of the rise in ADHD medication use in Ontario is the demographic shift among those diagnosed with the disorder. Recent data indicates that the increase is particularly pronounced ...

Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

Children and adolescents are often referred to my practice to help cope better with their attention deficit disorder. As I described in a previous blog, there are many treatments available for ...

A woman I know has young daughters who attend a private school in the Greater Seattle area. On multiple occasions, her daughters have been chastised for having something containing sugar — even a few ...