Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Stimulant medications are considered the first-line ...

Medication isn’t the only option for ADHD, but for some, it can be transformative. This piece examines how ADHD can be managed, and benefits and risks to stimulant use.

Taking an ADHD medication produces brain patterns nearly identical to those of getting a good night’s rest, according to the largest brain imaging study of stimulant drugs ever conducted. The finding ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is commonly diagnosed in children and adolescents, but it can persist into ...

ADHD is often treated with medications and behavioral therapy. Stimulants are first-choice medications for children with ADHD. ADHD symptoms in children can include inattention, hyperactivity, and ...

The combination of prescribed central nervous system stimulants, such as drugs that relieve ADHD symptoms, with prescribed opioid medications is associated with a pattern of escalating opioid intake, ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. None of the combinations of stimulants and other ...

Innovative program helps manage stimulant use disorder and provides PrEP services and treatment to patients at risk for and living with HIV. Clinics that specialize in treating patients with stimulant ...