The Decision to Medicate
What Is an ADHD Prosthetic?
The textbook definition is a device that replaces something which may be lost through trauma,...
medication
ADHD News & Research
ADHD Medication Use Linked to Fewer Accidents Among Youth
ADHD medication is associated with a lower risk of unintentional injuries, according to new research...
ADHD News & Research
New Study: Dasotraline Effective in Treating ADHD in Children
New research indicates that 4 mg of the medication dasotraline effectively treats ADHD symptoms in...
ADD Medications
How a Physician Treats ADHD with Combination Therapy
ADHD combination therapy, using a stimulant and a non-stimulant to reduce symptoms of attention...
ADHD News & Research
New Stimulant ADHD Medication Approved By FDA
The extended-release stimulant ADHD medication, Adhansia XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride), has been...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Methylphenidate is Effective Long-Term ADHD Treatment
Methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant medication commonly used to treat ADHD symptoms,...
Nonstimulants
Clonidine for ADHD
Clonidine is the generic name for an alpha-adrenergic agonist medication typically taken to treat...
Managing Medications
How Do ADHD Doctors Titrate Medication?
There is no way to predict the dosage of ADHD medication that will work best for any given patient....
Ask the Experts
Q: Will ADHD Meds Make My Son a Zombie?
Will ADHD medication make my son a zombie? Will it strip away his personality? Erase his spark? Here,...
Guest Blogs
Is There Any “Right” Age to Medicate?
Running into an old acquaintance in the produce aisle brought back all the difficult moments my...
ADD Medications
Why and How Wellbutrin May Be an Effective Treatment for ADHD
Wellbutrin is an anti-depressant medication prescribed to help manage ADHD symptoms in adults who...
Guest Blogs
Mr. Responsible Takes a Brief Sabbatical
Oh, the logistics. The reminders. The routine. Sometimes, the load becomes too heavy for a parent to...