ADHD may have descended from hunter-gatherer societies as a trait that conferred advantages for a nomadic lifestyle.

The Trump Administration is calling for a report “assess[ing] the prevalence of and threat" of several drugs, including stimulants used to treat ADHD.

Stimulants affect the mind, brain, and body in several ways, many of which can be very positive, even in the long run. Find ...

Repurposing amlodipine, a commonly used blood pressure medicine, could help manage attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, according to an international study involving the ...

ADHD Advisor examined data from the Drug Enforcement Administration and other sources to see why the Adderall shortage ...

To manage the condition, experts recommended creating a sustainable treatment plan with your doctor, typically with medication and therapy. Having ADHD is associated with a shorter life expectancy ...

The ADHD medication shortages have been stressful for many families. It left parents, health care providers, and pharmacists scrambling for alternatives - especially when school started back in ...

Stimulants are the most widely used ADHD medication, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As many as 80% of children have fewer ADHD symptoms when taking these meds.

Perfectionism is not one of the official symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but for some people, they may go hand in hand. Perfectionism is a tendency to strive for ...