A new study published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry revealed a significantly higher prevalence of substance abuse and cigarette use by adolescents ...

According to a new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), ADHD is linked to a marked increase in substance abuse. This data adds to an increasingly complex treatment landscape, and ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects about one in 30 young people. Pharmacological treatments include several types of stimulants, which have the potential to be abused, and ...

A study using Swedish national data shows that ADHD medications, especially stimulants, not only ease core symptoms but are also associated with lower risks of dangerous outcomes like suicide attempts ...

Drug treatment for people with newly diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with significantly reduced risks of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport ...

Regardless, the use of an ADHD drug for treating a condition such as binge eating demonstrates one of the most fascinating aspects of medicine: although the biological mechanisms may be the same, ...