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

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are associated with onset of nicotine and tobacco use in U.S. youths ...

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ADHD is a complex disorder. In the absence of clear guidelines, there is growing uncertainty and frustration among clinicians working with adults who have ADHD.

[1] General Prevalence of ADHD. CHADD. Accessed 8/30/2023. With hallmark symptoms of inattentiveness and hyperactivity, ADHD can make dealing with day-to-day tasks difficult, especially if left ...

My diagnosis reframed these quirks as symptoms of illness—importantly, ones that could be managed. Treatment corralled my ...

A QbTest is used during an assessment for ADHD. It helps doctors and mental health professionals determine whether someone has ADHD.

“That may have exacerbated the symptoms for people who’d had mild ADHD but were able to cope” before the pandemic. The last few years have seen growing cultural acceptance and curiosity ...

Stimulant medications are useful for their ability to help with the core symptoms of ADHD. Emerging research evidence suggests that stimulant medications are neuroprotective in the developing ...

Symptoms such as discomfort while resting also warrant immediate attention. Experts at Cancer Research UK revealed these could signal bone cancer, also known as bone sarcoma. This type of cancer ...

There’s also increased access to health care services that could lead to diagnosis. “As knowledge about ADHD symptoms improves among healthcare providers, parents, and teachers, more cases may be ...