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The Dangers of Vaping for Teens with ADHD

Nicotine activates receptors in the brain that release dopamine, the feel-good chemical that’s...

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

Teens, particularly those with undiagnosed ADHD and related conditions, are susceptible to substance...

Marijuana. Sneaking out. Hateful comments. You're not sure how you ended up here, but your...

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

Mental health struggles in childhood — including ADHD, depression, and ODD — are correlated with...

"I am a freshman in college, and I shared one of my ADHD stimulants with a close friend, who begged...

ADHD and anxiety are enough on their own without adding stress to the mix. One writer shares how...

An alcoholic friend with ADHD recently reached out. Ten years sober, I offer my perspective on how to...

The distracting ADHD noise in my head was the same whether I was a success or a failure. But martinis...

I left my ADHD son home alone and trusted him not to use drugs or alcohol. I should have known better...

"My 16-year-old son has been diagnosed with ADHD. He has a difficult time making friends and...