Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Stimulant medications are considered the first-line ...

ADHD medications include stimulants, non-stimulants, and antidepressants. Stimulant medications work quickly to increase dopamine and norepinephrine levels and are available in short- or long-acting ...

Some common medications used to treat ADHD include Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) and Ritalin (methylphenidate). This article will analyze commonly prescribed ADHD medications for children and ...

Finding the right ADHD prescription can feel overwhelming at first. With dozens of stimulant and nonstimulant ADHD medications available, many people search for clarity on how these medications work, ...

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 ...

Research has found that medications play an important role in improving the quality of life of people with ADHD, but the authors suggest more support -- in addition to medications -- is needed.

Rates of self-harm, unintentional injury, traffic crashes, and crime were compared during medicated vs nonmedicated periods. HealthDay News — Attention-deficit ...

A new systematic review and network meta-analysis showed few differences in the cardiovascular (CV) effects of stimulants and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors used ...

WashU Medicine pediatric neurologist Benjamin Kay, MD, PhD, treats children with ADHD. A new study by Kay and colleagues found that stimulant medications commonly prescribed for the condition might ...

Daryl Efron received funding from The Royal Children's Hospital Research Foundation in 1995 to conduct a research study comparing two stimulants medications to treat ADHD. In approximately 2003-5 he ...