Stimulants act fast, and nonstimulants offer steadier effects. So what are the best ADHD medications for adults? Experts explain the options.

The first US clinical guidelines to diagnose and treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults are expected to be released this fall, providing ...

"Our results provide further support for the validity of diagnoses of ADHD that are made in adulthood as these adults show a profile of clinical features that is very similar to those seen in adults ...

A recent article in JAMA Psychiatry highlighted concerns over stimulant use and abuse when prescribed to treat adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the United States. The ...

In a recent study, people with ADHD were more likely to strongly identify with 10 character strengths, including creativity and intuitiveness, over those without the condition. People with ADHD were ...

The authors argue that the stimulant shortage is being perpetuated by the overdiagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults because executive ...

“Food is my heroin,” said Haley (a pseudonym), 28, comparing her ADHD and binge eating disorder to a drug problem. “It sounds dramatic but it’s true. As hard as I try to prevent binge it’s like ...

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), is a real brain-based condition that affects millions of children and adults ...

It was the fourth time that month that Sarah had forgotten an important meeting. As a senior manager at a tech startup, she prided herself on her work ethic, but the stress of juggling deadlines and ...

Expert caution against self-diagnosis and encourage people to talk with their healthcare provider if they have symptoms of ADHD. 1 in 4 adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but the majority ...