ADHD in the News 2024-10-10
About 6% of U.S. Adults Have ADHD, Drug Shortages Are Affecting Treatment
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- More than 15.5 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with ADHD, and nearly three-quarters of those taking medication to treat it say drug shortages are hampering their ability to get help, a new report finds. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a national survey conducted last fall found that 6% of adults have a current diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and just over half (about 56%) received that diagnosis in adulthood.
My four kids and I all have ADHD. We need telehealth options (Opinion)
On Thursday, the CDC released new data showing that almost 15.5 million U.S. adults are living with ADHD. More than half of those individuals received their diagnosis in adulthood. That includes me. The diagnosis came as a relief and validation — a way to understand years of impulsivity, inattention, and struggles with daily life. I was diagnosed at age 36, after first one, then two, and ultimately, four of my five children were also diagnosed with ADHD.
Insights Into the New CDC Data on Adult ADHD
Greg Mattingly, MD, the president of the American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD), shares more information on the new data from the CDC. The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report provides a deep dive into the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with ADHD—a hot topic.1
Understanding the unique challenges of adult ADHD
[Excerpt] While ADHD is often associated with childhood, many adults struggle with ADHD too. This is complicated by the fact that symptoms can look different and the diagnostic process differs for adults. In this episode of Talk of Iowa, experts and people with ADHD discuss the challenges associated with the disorder in adults and the treatments available.
Opinion: The myths (and benefits) of ADHD
Each October we observe ADHD Awareness (and Acceptance) Month. This year’s theme is “Awareness is Key!” The goal is to provide reliable information and resources to help people thrive with ADHD.
What’s Driving the Rise in ADHD Diagnosis Among Children and Adults?
[Excerpt] The College of Arts and Sciences sat down with Kevin Antshel, professor of psychology and principal investigator for Syracuse University’s ADHD Lifespan, Treatment and Education Research program, to discuss the rise in ADHD diagnosis among children and adults, the signs to look out for, and the importance of treatment.
A U.S. Crackdown Targeted an Adderall ‘Pill Mill.’ Secretly, It Had Already Moved to China.
Federal authorities came down hard on Done Global, the California-based telehealth startup that prosecutors allege is an Adderall “pill mill” with a “predatory business model.” Its founder was arrested and most of its U.S. staff have quit, but it’s still pumping out prescriptions to its American clientele.
ADHD May Be a Risk Factor for Periodontitis
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an independent risk factor periodontitis, according to research findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. Periodontitis leads to tooth loss and may contribute to systemic inflammation. Although some evidence has supported a link between adolescents with ADHD and poor oral hygiene, few studies have investigated the association between ADHD and periodontitis.
New Report Finds Adults with ADHD Are at Greater Risk for Poor Oral Health
A new report released today by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health finds that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at greater risk for poor oral health than adults without ADHD.
5 Common Learning Differences in Students: A Data Snapshot
Roughly 1 in 5 children in the United States are estimated to be neurodivergent, with a range of learning and thinking differences. Those differences have nothing to do with intelligence—but derive from how their brains receive, process, and respond to information.
Talking to Students About Their Learning Differences: A Guide for Teachers
If, as a teacher, your student asks you what dyslexia is, can you answer? What about dyscalculia? Most students with learning differences are going to spend the majority of their time in general education classrooms. That means their teachers need to be prepared to talk with them about why they struggle to read, write, or do math so students are equipped with the knowledge needed to learn and advocate for themselves to the best of their abilities.
Nashville-based ADHD podcast reaches adults diagnosed later in life
For ADHD Awareness Month, Dave Delaney tells us how his podcast helps listeners find out about themselves, their past, and ways to navigate a future with ADHD.