ADHD’s potential link to substance use disorder is a significant concern for those diagnosed with it. Understanding this link is key to getting appropriate help sooner.

Greater race-related stress is associated with greater attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among Black adults, according to study findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.

Some 15%-20% of the world’s population are neurodivergent, with conditions such as autism, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and others. With different strengths and challenges around learning, engaging socially, or completing certain tasks, neurodivergent people can face barriers in the workforce.

Gathering as a family for a meal can serve several purposes: from social connection to nutrition. But this can also make eating and mealtimes tricky to manage when someone in the family is neurodivergent.

Do physical health conditions in childhood affect ADHD symptoms at age 17 years? Researchers investigated these associations in a large cohort study.

New research has highlighted the higher risk of self-harm and suicide among teenagers with ADHD and the need for better-tailored intervention strategies. Australian children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to self-harm and exhibit suicidal behavior as teenagers, research shows.

An investigation shows the close relationship between childhood sleep disorders and the development of ADHD symptoms in preadolescence. The study, recently published in the European Journal of Pediatrics, represents important progress in understanding the causes of ADHD, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting around 7.5% of children.

Placebo treatment was found to improve symptoms across multiple disorders, though the level of improvement varied from diagnosis to diagnosis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.

The FDA has approved EndeavorOTC to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, Akili announced yesterday in a press release. This is the first and only FDA-approved over-the-counter digital treatment for adult ADHD.

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s long-awaited second attempt at a telemedicine prescribing rule has been handed off to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The rule is a major issue for telehealth companies that allow for the prescription of controlled substances, such as Adderall for ADHD, testosterone for transgender men, and buprenorphine for…

KEY POINTS: Many people go to social media sites with questions about ADHD. A study of TikTok videos about ADHD revealed that only one out of five of them was valid. Unhelpful videos were more often by non-healthcare professionals or personal experience. TikTok and other social media platform algorithms are driven by popularity, not accuracy.

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