substance abuse & addiction

Treating a Child with ADHD Medication Diminishes His Future Risk of Substance Abuse

To reduce the risk of substance-use disorders, treatment with stimulant medication should begin prior...

“If your child were addicted to drugs or alcohol, would you let him have just a little bit?” It was...

Combining ADHD stimulants with other drugs compromises symptom management and poses an array of...

Our man with ADHD and a rising tide of anxiety loses his therapist, but finds a temporary companion...

Most studies on smoking and ADHD have focused on male subjects. Now, a new study confirms that girls...

Adults with ADHD are more likely to self-medicate with nicotine, particularly if their symptoms of...

The sad fact is that a fair number of teens and young adults wind up in jail. Thankfully, my son...

Learn the most common symptoms of bipolar disorder in adults, as well as warning signs that may...

Learn the most common symptoms of bipolar disorder in children, as well as warning signs that may...

In our increasingly connected world, many parents report taking steps to regulate and cap their...

Posted June 22, 2016 Stimulant medications like Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse are controlled...

Children and adults with ADHD engage in high risk behavior like drugs, sex, or brushes with the law,...