Managing Treatment
Learn how to manage ADHD treatments including stimulant and non-stimulant medications, which need dosage adjustments over time due to side effects, built-up tolerance, hormonal changes, and shifting symptoms.
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The 5 Most Common Med Side Effects — and Their Fixes
"The most common side effects are appetite suppression, headache, dry mouth, and sleeplessness." Use...
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When Meds Go Bad: After-School Rebound Strategies
"Every afternoon, when my son’s extended-release stimulant wears off, he gets excited and acts out. I...
Choosing Professionals
When to Fire Your Doctor
Feel rushed or brushed off at the doctor? It can mean the difference between properly managing your...
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Comorbid Considerations Q&A: Treating Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, or Autism Alongside ADHD
This Q&A for ADHD clinicians is the first in a five-part series with Dr. Anthony Rostain, a...
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Can Your Child Safely Take a Break from ADHD Meds?
One expert weighs in on important considerations when pondering a "drug holiday" for your child...
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Free Resource: ADHD Medication Tracking Log
Learn to recognize the signs that your treatment plan is (or is not) doing its job — and how to solve...
ADHD News & Research
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...
Choosing Treatment
Who’s Afraid of ADHD Meds?
Misdiagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder, a 30-something is cautious about taking medication...
Managing Treatment
"Will I Ever Find a Treatment Plan That Works?"
How do I find the best medication? Then adjust the dose? And what if it still doesn’t ‘fix’ all of my...
Managing Medications
Should You Consider an ADHD Medication Vacation?
Vacation means no homework, no responsibilities, and... no medication? Consider the pros and cons of...
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How to Treat a Teen Self-Medicating ADHD and Anxiety with Marijuana
Teens, particularly those with undiagnosed ADHD and related conditions, are susceptible to substance...
Teens with ADHD
The Teens' Guide to Making Meds Work
If you are a recent or forthcoming high-school graduate, you are mature enough to begin managing your...
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How Do I Know When It’s Time to Try ADHD Medication?
"I am an adult with ADHD, and I do not take medication. I do fine most of the time, but there are...
ADHD Medications
Teaching Teens the Dangers of Sharing ADHD Medication
Drug diversion — selling or sharing ADHD medication — has serious personal, legal, and financial...
Managing Treatment
6 Reasons ADHD Treatment Fails
Why do so many people with ADHD struggle to find relief from their symptoms? From taking away...