ADD-ADHD Medical Reference

Azstarys is a combination of two stimulant medicines. Here’s how it treats ADHD.

Find out how income, family background, and other factors can affect ADHD diagnosis and treatment.

Just because you have adult ADHD doesn’t mean you can’t land a great job. Learn more about how this service can help.

Learn how aging, substance use, and environment can impact your disorder.

Learn why ADHD symptoms like poor impulse and emotion control can lead to legal issues.

Researchers are learning more about the connection between PTSD and ADHD. If you have one condition, you’re more likely to also have the other.

We don't know what causes ADHD. But there’s a strong association between childhood trauma and adult ADHD. Here’s a deeper look at the connection.

ADHD can cause a wide range of problems for couples. But there are ways to manage it together and build a deeper relationship.

It’s possible to get hooked on the internet, especially if you have untreated ADHD. Here’s how to stop it from taking a major toll on your life.

Your symptoms can lead to problems that affect you at home, work, and socially. Here’s what you need to know.

The symptoms of ADHD and autism often overlap, so it’s no surprise that some people aren’t diagnosed until adulthood. Here’s what to look for.

Managing money can be a challenge for anyone, but having ADHD throws extra twists into the mix. Follow these tips to stay on top of your financial game.

If you have ADHD and also have periods, each of these things can impact the symptoms of the other. Find out why and how you can manage these effects.

Learn ways to overcome your challenges and thrive as a parent.

Find out who’s most likely to be diagnosed and treated with ADHD as an adult.

Try these strategies to tame clutter and keep your home in order.

Can menopause make your ADHD symptoms worse?

ADHD can make you forgetful, but so can a lot of other things. Find out whether your memory loss is part of your ADHD or a sign of a more serious problem.

Working with employees with ADHD? Learn ways to help them succeed at work.

Exhausted? Irritable? Failing at work? If you have ADHD, you may have burnout. Here’s how to break the ADHD burnout cycle.

Can ADHD cause you to develop antisocial personality disorder? Learn whether there’s a link between these conditions.

ADHD can create problems for adult employees. Learn ways to manage ADHD at work with practical tools and strategies, and when to ask for accommodations.

Some studies have looked at amino acid levels and amino acid supplements in ADHD. Overall, the evidence that ADHD supplements will help with adult ADHD is lacking.

White people are diagnosed with ADHD much more often than people who are Black, Indigenous, or of color. Learn why and what can be done to bridge the gap.

Noradrenergic agents for ADHD are medicines that change levels of brain chemicals to improve attention, memory, and other ADHD symptoms.

What’s known about adult ADHD remission and what it means for people with ADHD.

ADHD symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity might make it difficult to respond to social cues. Here are some tips to master your social skills.

When you “mask” adult ADHD, it means you hide your symptoms from other people. Here are the pros and cons of doing that.

ADHD can make you more likely to misuse alcohol and marijuana. Learn more about why, what the possible side effects are, and how to get help.

Here’s what some of the most recent research says about ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

Learn how to tell whether it’s normal rowdy kid stuff or the signs of ADHD.

Certain habits and health issues can shorten your attention span. Learn what to look out for and how to get back on track.

Children who take ADHD medication may have periods where their symptoms begin to flare. Doctors call this a “medication rebound,” which happens when your child’s brain reacts to their medicine wearing off. Find out what the symptoms of medication rebound are, why it happens, and how to avoid it.

Healthy habits in your daily life can help you better manage the symptoms of ADHD.

ADHD can come with high out-of-pocket costs, both direct costs of care and additional costs for therapy and coaching if you choose to get them.

A diagnosis of adult ADHD brings many questions. Learn what you can expect and how to get treatment and support.

ADHD meds work for most people, but not everyone. Learn why they may stop working and what you should do if that happens.

There’s little knowledge on how ADHD affects older adults. But getting an accurate diagnosis can improve your quality of life.

There's little knowledge on how ADHD affects adult women. Experts say undiagnosed and untreated ADHD in women can lower their quality of life.

Learn the many simple habits you can form to increase your focus when you have ADHD.

If you have ADHD, you may tend to try to manage things on your own, or maybe you know that you need help but don’t know where to start. Learn about how to talk with your loved ones about ADHD and where to find community support, both in-person and online.

Strattera and Ritalin are medicines children and adults can take to manage their ADHD symptoms. They work in different ways and have different side effects.

Sometimes ADHD symptoms are actually something else. Learn how these and symptoms of other conditions can overlap.

Adderall is a stimulant that can help with symptoms of ADHD, but you may feel tired or even sleepy when you take it. Find out why and how you can manage this surprising side effect.

The condition we now call ADHD was first identified in 1798 by Sir Alexander Crichton. Learn more about the history of ADHD and its treatments.

You might know someone who has ADHD. But how much do you know about this most common childhood brain disorder? Find out how it affects adults, famous people who have it, and other facts and statistics.

Some doctors use EEG to help diagnose ADHD in children. Called NEBA, here’s how it works and why it’s somewhat controversial.

Are there nonmedication options that can help ADHD symptoms? Find out what the science says.

Research suggests that about 40% of men and women with ADHD will have some sexual problems. But there’s a lot you can do to manage any troubles you have.