Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways ADHD is often treated with medications and behavioral therapy.

Children who received certain types of medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at a young age may be less ...

Pediatricians are too quick to prescribe medication for young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new analysis shows. The American Academy of ...

Methylphenidate, the most commonly prescribed treatment for ADHD, is not linked with increased psychosis risk and may even be ...

A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes hyperactivity and impulsivity in children and adults. If left untreated ...

A recent study reveals that the average duration of ADHD medication for children and adolescents is more than three years. However, reliable, controlled data on the safety of marketed ADHD medicines ...

Doctors in the UK are increasingly concerned that a global shortage of ADHD drugs is leading to children going without medication and missing school, and adults self-medicating with alcohol instead.