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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) News (Page 2)

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Taking 'Study Drugs' Like Adderall Could Be Gateway to More Drug Abuse

THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 – College students who use drugs like Adderall to help them focus on their studies may be setting themselves up for trouble. Researchers asked 700 undergraduates across the...

ADHD Meds Initiation Linked to Lower Rate of All-Cause Mortality

TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – For individuals diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), medication initiation is associated with a significantly lower rate of all-cause mortality...

ADHD Meds Cut Odds for Early Death, Especially by Overdose

TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – People diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show a marked decline in their two-year risk for death once they start taking medication, new research...

Adults With ADHD Exhibit Camouflaging Behavior

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 – Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit camouflaging behavior, but to a lesser extent than those with autism, according to a study published...

Parenting Style Could Influence ADHD Severity in Kids

MONDAY, Feb. 19, 2024 – A shift in parenting early in a child's development might help curb the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests. When a preschooler...

Virtual Reality Relaxation Outperforms Traditional Relaxation in Palliative Care

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 2024 – Flourishing-Life-Of-Wish Virtual Reality Therapy (FLOW-VRT)-Relaxation, which has a special focus on relaxation, outperforms traditional relaxation for patients in...

In Utero Rx Stimulant Exposure Not Tied to Later Neurodevelopmental Issues

THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 2024 --Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate exposure in utero does not appear to increase the risk for childhood neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a study...

Mislabeled Bottles Trigger Recall of the ADHD Drug Zenzedi

TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2024 – One lot of Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine sulfate) 30-mg tablets is being recalled after a pharmacist found antihistamine tablets (carbinoxamine) in a bottle labeled as Zenzedi,...

ADHD Drug Zenzedi Recalled Over Pill Mixup

TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2024 – The maker of a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy has recalled one lot of the medication after a pill mixup was discovered. The recall notice, issued by Azurity ...

Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure Linked to Attention Problems

THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 – Prenatal acetaminophen exposure, especially in the second trimester, is associated with attention problems at ages 2, 3, and 4 years, according to a study published in the...

Sleep Disorders Differ for Autism, ADHD Versus Typical Development

MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 – For most types of sleep disorders, there are significant differences for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder...

New Rx for Schedule-II Stimulants for ADHD Increased During Pandemic

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2024 – Incident use of common behavioral health medications remained relatively stable during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the exception of those for...

Study Links Use of Acetaminophen in Pregnancy With Child Behavioral Issues

THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2024 – Expecting moms who often turn to acetaminophen for their aches and pains are more likely to wind up with kids who have behavioral issues, a new study warns. Children...

Pandemic-Era Demand for ADHD Meds is Fueling Shortages Today

THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2024 – A spike in the use of ADHD medications during the pandemic likely prompted drug shortages that continue to frustrate patients and doctors today, a new study shows. New...

Could 'Early Birds' Be at Higher Risk for Anorexia?

THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 2024 – People who are early risers appear to be at greater risk of developing anorexia, a new study claims. This differs from other disorders like depression, binge eating and...

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