Adhd In Adults
An article in the journal Nature has stirred a controversy this week by suggesting that stimulant medications could be taken responsibly even by adults who do not have ADHD. The article's authors are brain researchers who argue that the "enhancement" that stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall give adults should not be viewed as a dirty word, and may even be an ethical choice for people in some high-concentration fields, such as surgeons or airline pilots. They suggest that adults should be...
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Diagnosing ADHD in Adults
If a child has ADHD there's better than a 1 in 2 chance that he or she will continue to have the disorder into adulthood. Impulsivity,... Read more »
Howie Mandel Raises Awareness about ADHD in Adults
It's always nice when a celebrity with ADHD is willing to acknowledge it and even better, when they make an effort to educate people about... Read more »
ADHD in Adults
The concept of ADHD in adults is relatively new. It was previously thought that ADHD was a childhood disorder and disappeared as a child... Read more »
Denial of ADHD in Adults
ADD can interfere with daily life, in children and adults. Although once thought to be a childhood disorder, research has shown that it... Read more »
ADHD and (Lack of) Spontaneity
I just called the supervisor at the camp my son's attending this week, to let him know that my parents were going to pick Lawrence up... Read more »
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ADHD at Work
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
8 Household Management Tips for the ADHD Adult
Keeping up with the organizational tasks necessary for a well-run home is difficult for everyone, but adults with ADHD may have an even tougher time... Read more »
Talk Therapy May Help ADHD Adults Stay Focused
A type of talk therapy that focuses on changing the way people think about situations appears to help adults with ADHD work more effectively. A study... Read more »
Researcher explains impact of ADHD on adults
A researcher is planning a national speaking tour to discuss how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults can make it difficult to keep a... Read more »
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