Differences Between Stimulant and Non-Stimulant Medications Shape Treatment Approaches for Attention Deficit Disorder

Stimulant medications and non-stimulant medications affect brain chemistry through different mechanisms”— Dr. Stanford ...
PsyPost

What is the difference between ADD and ADHD? A look at psychiatric history

People often use ADD and ADHD interchangeably. Discover the medical history behind these terms and why doctors updated the official diagnosis years ago.
MedCity News

Navigating Co-Occurring ADHD and Eating Disorders

“Food is my heroin,” said Haley (a pseudonym), 28, comparing her ADHD and binge eating disorder to a drug problem. “It sounds dramatic but it’s true. As hard as I try to prevent binge it’s like ...
Psychology Today

Is ADHD a Real Disorder or One End of a Normal Continuum?

As a psychiatrist, I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on how, over a span of many years, I went from only occasionally diagnosing ADHD to seeing it frequently in patients referred to me for other ...

Accurate Subtyping of Attention Deficit Disorder Linked to Improved Treatment Outcomes

Careful assessment of symptom patterns allows treatment strategies to be aligned with the patient’s specific challenges ...
USA Today

ADHD affects hundreds of millions of people. Here's what it is − and what it's not.

Though different people experience attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in different ways, it is something that can significantly disrupt a person's life. Whether in the classroom, ...
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Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implications for Drug Development: Proceedings of a Workshop

ADHD among adults in the United States is a common mental health condition. The condition impairs social, academic, and occupational functioning. The burden of ADHD includes lower earnings, lower ...