Medications
Learn about the ADHD medications — both stimulant and non-stimulant — used to treat inattention, lack of focus, hyperactivity, impulsivity, distractibility, and more symptoms in children and adults.
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The Latest MTA Study in Context: What It Tells Us about the Role of Medication in ADHD Treatment
When last month’s MTA follow-up study suggested that stimulant medications don’t help reduce ADHD...
Managing Medications
How Do We Know the Treatment Is Working?
Almost no one gets it right on the first try. Research shows that most ADHD treatment plans need...
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I Shared My Medication With a Friend. Now What?
"I am a freshman in college, and I shared one of my ADHD stimulants with a close friend, who begged...
Stimulants
Does Stimulant Medication Cause Addiction?
An expert addresses the misconception that ADHD kids will become drug addicts if they're treated with...
Medications
FAQ About ADHD Medications
Everything you need to know about taking an ADHD medication - from dosage and possible risks to...
Managing Treatment
The 5 Most Common Med Side Effects — and Their Fixes
"The most common side effects are appetite suppression, headache, dry mouth, and insomnia." Use these...
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A Parent’s Guide to Psychiatric Medications for Children with ADHD
ADHD stimulants. SSRIs for depression. Anticonvulsants. Learn the ins and outs of these and other...
The Decision to Medicate
When Your Teen Stops Taking Her Pills
Tired of feeling "different" or "controlled," many teens with ADHD refuse to take their medication at...
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Free Guide: What to Ask Before Starting ADHD Medication
Whether starting ADHD medication for the first time or switching to a new treatment plan, pose these...
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How Does ADHD Medication Work? Your First Questions Answered.
Wondering which ADHD medication to try or what dose is right? Dr. William Dodson answers common...
The Decision to Medicate
When Parents Disagree About Meds
Disagreements over ADHD medications are common, but they can still be challenging for families to...
Guest Blogs
The Amazing Day I Saw My Son Medicated – and Focused
I always worried about giving medication to my son with ADHD. After a surprise day off from school, I...
The Decision to Medicate
Should We Medicate Our Child?
The decision to medicate (or not) is an agonizing one. Here, find answers to common questions, and...
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Is Your Child’s Treatment the Total Package?
Medication only treats the neurochemical deficiencies of attention deficit — we have to treat the...
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ADHD Medications: Are There Any Long-Term Side Effects, Risks?
Concerned about the long-term effects of taking medication to manage symptoms of ADHD? Read this to...