attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ADHD Treatment Linked to Lower Risk of Substance Use Disorder: Study

Children and teens who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and take medication for the condition are less likely to have a substance use disorder than youth with ADHD who don’t take medication, a new study finds. Researchers at Princeton University found children and teens with ADHD who…

ADHD Treatment Linked to Lower Risk of Substance Use Disorder: Study

Children and teens who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and take medication for the condition are less likely to have a substance use disorder than youth with ADHD who don’t take medication, a new study finds. Researchers at Princeton University found children and teens with ADHD who…

Study Links Taking ADHD Medication with Being Bullied at School

A new study finds children who take stimulants to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to be bullied at school than their peers who do not have attention disorders. Those who have ever shared their prescriptions are at highest risk of bullying, Time reports. Children who had shared…

Children More Likely to Take ADHD Drugs During School Year Than in the Summer

A new study finds children are 30 percent more likely to take drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during the school year than in the summer. The study found children from wealthier families who live in states with stricter academic standards are more likely to use ADHD drugs only…