ADD Medications
Learn about the ADHD / ADD medications — both stimulant and non-stimulant — used to treat inattention, lack of focus, hyperactivity, impulsivity, distractibility, and more symptoms in children and adults with attention deficit.
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Guest Blogs
The Stigma Around Adderall Is Real…
...and I wish I hadn’t believed the lies f...
ADHD in College
“I Sold My ADHD Medication and Got Caught”
ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews a college student who was arrested for medication...
Guest Blogs
“I Refuse to Feel Bad for Treating My Child’s ADHD”
The world tells us that parents medicate for their own convenience, not for the good of their child....
Guest Blogs
“It’s My Son’s Body and Journey—and His Decision to Take Meds or Not”
My son now understands, and feels, how his ADHD medicine ...
News Reports
Opioid Use on the Rise Among Adults with ADHD Taking Stimulants
Long-term concurrent use of stimulant medications and opioids has become increasingly common in...
Managing Treatment
The 5 Most Common Med Side Effects — and Their Fixes
"The most common side effects are appetite suppression, headache, dry mouth, and sleeplessness." Use...
Managing Medications
10 Medication Fallacies Even Doctors Believe
Optimal dosage is pegged to weight. Afternoon stimulants disrupt sleep. Adderall causes high blood...
Free Downloads
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...
Stimulants
Does Stimulant Medication Cause Addiction?
An expert addresses the misconception that kids (or adults) with ADHD will become drug addicts if...
Managing Medications
When Your Child Needs More Than One Medication
Three different medications — including Concerta and Wellbutrin — for ADHD and a mood disorder left...
News Reports
Some Psychiatric Medications May Be Insufficiently Prescribed to U.S. Children, Study Says
The steady increase in diagnoses for psychiatric conditions among U.S. children has sparked some...
Managing Medications
Warning: Even Doctors Make Medication Mistakes
Get all the facts about prescribing ADHD meds to make sure your or your child’s treatment regimen is...
Managing Medications
5 Safety Rules for Using ADHD Medications
Deciding to treat ADHD symptoms with medication is not a cop out or a quick fix. Determining the...
The Decision to Medicate
When Parents Disagree About Meds
Disagreements over ADHD medications are common, but they can still be challenging for families to...
Ask the Experts
Are Dosages Based on Weight?
"My doctor weighed me before prescribing Strattera, but my friend, who takes Adderall, said that ADHD...