From 2022 to 2024, stimulant prescriptions issued in Connecticut increased by 13.2 percent, according to data from the state.

Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million children aged 3 ...

New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. . Scientists are changing ...

Back in the 1960s, when Ritalin (methylphenidate) was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating behavioural problems, parents and teachers alike were impressed by the ...

Finding the right ADHD prescription can feel overwhelming at first. With dozens of stimulant and nonstimulant ADHD medications available, many people search for clarity on how these medications work, ...

FDA fast tracks ADHD drug centanafadine, targeting approval by July 24 for treatment across all age groups, based on phase 3 trial results.

The Prescription Drug User Fee Act target action date for the NDA is scheduled for 24 July 2026.

For nearly five years, people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder have had the option of getting their stimulant medications prescribed and renewed by doctors they see only over a computer ...

The February 2012 issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry contains several articles about the use of stimulants and other aspects of attention-deficit ...

Approximately 3.5 million children in the USA, ages 3-17, take attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications, most commonly stimulants. These include ...

The study found that, overall, patients who only had telehealth visits to access their ADHD medication were not more likely to develop a substance use disorder compared to patients who initially met ...

Early drug treatment for ADHD in Sweden was tied to reduced risk of suicidal behavior, substance misuse, transport accidents, and crime. Benefits extended to recurrent events, possibly due to improved ...