Questions About ADHD Medication

Questions About ADHD Medication THIS UPDATE examines some of the recent research on medications for ADHD. MEDICATION & SUBSTANCE USE RISK Is risk for substance use reduced in adolescents with ADHD who are treated with stimulant medications? Many parents of youth with ADHD are concerned about whether treating their child’s ADHD with stimulant medications may…

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Brain Stuctures, Autism, and ADHD

THE LARGEST-EVER STUDY of structural brain differences among people with ADHD and a study of the relationship between ADHD and autism spectrum disorder share the spotlight in this research update. STRUCTURAL BRAIN DIFFERENCES What brain structures are different in people with ADHD? This study is the largest of its kind so far, focusing on brain…

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Emotion Regulation and ADHD

In this issue, our research update focuses on the role of emotion and emotion regulation in individuals with ADHD symptoms. EMOTIONAL FUNCTIONING How are childhood ADHD symptoms related to emotional and peer problems? Instead of focusing on children diagnosed with ADHD, this study looked at the relationship between ADHD symptoms, emotional functioning, and peer problems…

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