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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Analysis of data from two long-term studies of the impact of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on the development of psychiatric disorders in young adults confirms that ADHD alone ...

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 ...