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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Treating Adhd In Adults

New ADHD drug could treat symptoms for up to 16 hours

October 02, 2008
A new experimental drug to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has shown positive results in its latest clinical trial. The drug, SPD465, is an amphetamine compound intended to treat ADHD in adults. The new study found that the drug improved ADHD symptoms in adults for up to 16 hours and was well tolerated by the study's participants. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Adults with ADHD
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

What are some of the common symptoms of ADHD in adults?    Most information is written on... Read more »

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Spouse Denial - Understanding Adult ADHD
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

  In order to best understand your spouse with ADHD, you must first learn about Adult ADHD. You... Read more »

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Myth: ADHD is a Childhood Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

ADHD was once considered a childhood disorder. It was thought that individuals outgrew the... Read more »

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Hitting Rock Bottom
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

Typically, by the time an adult with ADHD has come to me for help, it's because he has hit rock... Read more »

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Scholarships Available to Adults with ADHD
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...scholarships, Lilly will recognize adults (age 25+) with ADHD who demonstrate the drive to... Read more »

Health Guide

Ten Tips for People Newly Diagnosed with ADHD
A diagnosis of ADHD can be confusing. Although many people feel relief after receiving a diagnosis of ADHD, there can also be many questions. Individuals may not know where to turn or what to do once... Read more »
Find a Healthcare Provider
Finding a Health Care Professional that works with patients with ADD/ADHD is often hard work. For some, their health insurance is limited and in order for the services to be paid, they must work with... Read more »
How ADHD Affects the Daily Life of a Child
The major symptoms of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.  But, as parents of children with ADHD already know, these three symptoms are only part of the story.  There is no part... Read more »
When Children with ADD Become Adults
...the beginning of working full time or maybe entering college.  For many parents of children with ADD/ADHD, high school graduation high school graduation can be a turning point.  The many years... Read more »
When to See a Doctor About ADHD
Adult ADD/ADHD is a relatively new concept.  For many years, ADD and ADHD were considered to be disorders of childhood.  It was thought that symptoms began disappearing after puberty and continued... Read more »

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