Untreated Adhd
A local news station in Washington D.C. reports on a study's findings that drivers with un-medicated attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are three times more likely to have accidents. Doctors used a driving simulator to test young adults with ADHD and found that study subjects who took a placebo were more likely to swerve, speed, and crash than those taking an ADHD medication.
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From Our Experts
Why ADHD Awareness? THIS is why!
Evelyn Polk Green, ADDA President Elect Yesterday my 16-year-old son and I did a presentation for a group made up primarily of... Read more »
Adults with ADHD
What are some of the common symptoms of ADHD in adults? Most information is written on children with ADHD, however, it is now known... Read more »
Myth: ADHD Medication is Not Safe
Most medications prescribed to treat ADHD are stimulant medications and a physician must prescribe all. The majority of medications... Read more »
ADHD in the Elderly
When I was interviewing Betty for my article, "The Many Faces of ADHD - ADHD at 85: Betty's Profile", I did some research on ADHD and the... Read more »
Myth: Girls Don't Get ADD/ADHD
More boys than girls are diagnosed with ADHD. Some studies place this as high as six times as many boys are diagnosed each year. However,... Read more »
From Our Sources
Q&A: The dangers of untreated adult ADHD
If you thought that forgetting to sign your child's permission slip was the most frustrating aspect of undiagnosed adult ADHD, experts say you might... Read more »
Psychiatrists: Adults with ADHD have few treatment options
Two psychiatrists in Britain say the lack of resources for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder could have serious consequences for... Read more »
ADHD med cause cocaine-like brain changes: study
Researchers say healthy mice injected with the ADHD drug Ritalin show changes in the reward centers of the brain that mimic those seen in cocaine... Read more »
Adults With ADHD May Benefit From Stimulants
A Swedish study suggests that stimulants such as Ritalin may help treat ADHD in adults as well as children, and with fewer side effects. Researchers... Read more »
Myth: ADHD Medication is Not Safe
Most medications prescribed to treat ADHD are stimulant medications and a physician must prescribe all. The majority of medications are considered to... Read more »
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