A.D.H.D. Startup Executives Accused of $100 Million Fraud in Adderall Scheme
Patients using Done or similar telehealth platforms may experience disruptions in care, health officials warned.
Read MoreStruggling telehealth company exploited Adderall sales for profit, prosecutors say
Tens of thousands of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could face disruptions to treatment after a major telehealth company was accused of selling millions of Adderall pills without securely confirming an ADHD diagnosis, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.
Read MoreDisrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications Could Increase Risk of Injury and Overdose
Summary: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform public health officials, clinicians, and affected patients, their families, and caregivers about potential disrupted access to care among individuals taking prescription stimulant medications and possible increased risks for injury and overdose. On June 13, 2024,…
Read MoreWhen Rejection Sensitivity Meets the Dating Scene
KEY POINTS: Rejection sensitive dysphoria is a stronger-than-expected reaction to rejection often experienced by ADHDers. For people with ADHD, there may be a neurological mechanism underlying rejection sensitivity. Young adults with ADHD may need extra support as they enter the dating scene where rejection is significant.
Read More8 Questions to Ask Before Giving Up on Your Marriage
KEY POINTS: Having ADHD in your relationship can complicate thinking about leaving. Asking yourself specific questions can help illuminate your choices. Consider your contribution to the relationship problems before deciding to leave.
Read More‘As a nurse with ADHD, I had always felt different from my colleagues’
Being recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at the age of 34 was an eye-opening experience for me. Suddenly I realised that personality characteristics and behaviours I’d always hated and considered to be self-limiting were signs and symptoms of the disorder rather than a character flaw.
Read MoreHigh Prevalence of ADHD Among PA Students
There is a high prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among PA students, according to study results presented at the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA 2024) annual meeting, held from May 18 to 22, 2024, in Houston, Texas.
Read MoreTreatment Augmentation in a Patient with Narcolepsy and ADHD
Building upon the discussion of a complex case of a patient with narcolepsy, the panel provides clinical insights on cotreatment practices.
Read MoreADHD meds may help pregnant patients control opioid use disorder
Opioid overdoses for pregnant patients are at an all-time high in the United States, even as overall numbers are improving. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly correlated with substance use disorders, yet treatment protocols to help expecting parents manage opioid use disorders and ADHD together are essentially nonexistent.
Read MoreAutism vs ADHD: Neural Activation Patterns Are More Unique Than Shared
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have more disorder-specific brain activations than shared activations, according to findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Read MoreResearchers find risk of suffering school bullying triples in children with autistic spectrum disorders
A research team from the URV’s Nutrition and Mental Health group has studied the prevalence of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in schoolchildren in the Tarragona region. The research, which also determined the extent to which these disorders affect children’s social relationships, collected data on 7,000 pupils, of whom 700…
Read MoreChildren With ADHD Are at Increased Risk for Cyberbullying, Traditional Bullying
Individuals diagnosed with childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a higher likelihood of experiencing both cyberbullying and traditional bullying during adolescence, according to study findings published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
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