Suspected fentanyl found at Menominee school discovered to be ADHD meds

MENOMINEE, MI— A substance found at Menominee Elementary School Monday that was initially thought to be fentanyl turned out to be ADHD medication. The Menominee Police Department says a baggie of an unknown substance was found and turned over to the School Resource Officer, who took it to the department for testing.

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6 Ways ADHD Affects Men and Women Differently 

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can make it harder to focus, control impulses, or stay organized.[1] It affects both men and women, and they may experience many of the same symptoms. But ADHD can look different in each sex.[2]

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Childhood ADHD diagnosis linked to lower adult religious attendance 

A childhood diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is linked to lower religious service attendance in adulthood, though it does not appear to diminish private religious practices like prayer. The decline in public religious participation is especially pronounced among Black and Asian American adults. The research was published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.

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Medication helps adults with ADHD weigh the negative consequences of their decisions 

Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often struggle with choices that require weighing potential rewards against negative consequences. A new experiment reveals that a common stimulant medication improves these choices specifically by helping individuals pay more attention to the potential costs of their actions. The research was published in Psychological Medicine.

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Peer Exchange: Managing Adult ADHD: Addressing Diagnosis, Treatment Selection, and All-Day Symptom Control, EP. 9 & 10 (Opinion) 

EP. 9: The Adherence Trap with Immediate-Release ADHD Boosters: Immediate-release booster doses ask patients with executive dysfunction to remember, calculate, and decide, often at the worst possible moment. The panel explains why this adherence trap undermines treatment. EP. 10: When to Add a Non-Stimulant for Adult ADHD: Non-stimulants play a growing, specific role in adult…

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Paris Hilton to Host UNSTOPPABLE, a First-of-Its-Kind ADHD Creator Summit, During ADHD Awareness Month 

LOS ANGELES, CA – October 5, 2026 – On Thursday, October 15, Paris Hilton, through her nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and presented by Loop Earplugs, will host UNSTOPPABLE, a first-of-its-kind immersive experience at Slivington Manor in Los Angeles. Built entirely around supporting and celebrating diverse minds, the daylong summit brings together the world’s most influential…

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Antidepressants in pregnancy not tied to extra autism or ADHD risk beyond maternal depression, study finds

Children whose mothers had a recorded depression diagnosis around the time of pregnancy were slightly more likely to need special educational support in school, and those whose mothers were also prescribed antidepressants had a small additional increase in risk. However, the researchers could not rule out that this extra risk reflects more severe depression rather…

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