“Despite the name ‘Attention Deficit,’ ADHD is a multifaceted disorder in which difficulty focusing attention is just one component,” Maggie Sweitzer, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences ...

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults. It is characterised by symptoms such as ...

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

Doctors in the UK are increasingly concerned that a global shortage of ADHD drugs is leading to children going without medication and missing school, and adults self-medicating with alcohol instead.

More than 3 million children take medication to manage ADHD symptoms. Discover how new research suggests they may work a ...

Around 25% of adults in the United States suspect they may have undiagnosed attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a recent survey has found. As awareness of the symptoms of ADHD in adults, ...

Prescriptions for methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant primarily used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity ...

Medication isn’t the only option for ADHD, but for some, it can be transformative. This piece examines how ADHD can be managed, and benefits and risks to stimulant use.

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 ...