The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has awarded $3.7 million to Indiana University researchers to investigate the complex relationship between ADHD medications and serious substance use problems among vulnerable youth and young adults. The study aims to fill critical gaps in understanding how ADHD medications impact the risk of serious…

Key Takeaways: ADHD is linked to higher substance use disorder prevalence, with men showing higher rates than women for most substances. Data from Norwegian registries revealed significant sex differences in SUD prevalence, especially for cannabis, sedatives, cocaine, and amphetamines. Comorbid psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia/psychosis, exacerbate SUD prevalence in individuals with ADHD. The study emphasizes the…

A study of adolescents with ADHD, some of whom also experienced sleep problems, found that sleep problems are not associated with homework problems. Weaker neuropsychological functioning was associated with increased homework problems in adolescents with ADHD in general, but not specifically in those with sleep problems. The paper was published in the Journal of Attention…

Explicit, systematic instruction is also critical for students with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning disabilities, says one expert.

Excessive squirming and fidgeting. Difficulty paying attention. A tendency to act impulsively and make careless mistakes. Trouble acting cooperatively. These hallmark symptoms of childhood ADHD run counter to behavior that teachers welcome in their classrooms.

As our diagnostic categories expand to include ever milder versions of disease, researchers propose that the act of naming a malady can itself bring relief.

THURSDAY, Oct. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hearing loss and allergic rhinitis are associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with a stronger association seen in patients with both conditions than either one alone, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Millions of grown-ups are now being diagnosed with what was once thought to be a childhood condition: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. What did health-care providers miss? And how do you know if you’re affected?

ABC News parenting reporter Bethany Braun-Silva shares tools to help kids with unique brains thrive.

NORWALK, Conn. — City officials, educators, and community leaders gathered Thursday morning at the Norwalk Public Library to recognize October as ADHD Awareness Month. Jeff Spahr, who works with families and adults with ADHD, opened the program by stressing the importance of acceptance.

Pediatricians can use structured visits, rating scales, and AAP guidelines to improve ADHD diagnosis, follow-up, and care coordination.

This article explores the challenges of postpartum distress in women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), highlighting how symptoms and psychiatric comorbidities can intensify during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It reviews current evidence, treatment considerations, and strategies to support maternal mental health and infant well-being.