Dr. Evan Levine tackles a drug that is often prescribed to help children perform better — a phenomenon he calls “borderline ...

New research brings awareness to potential heart problems linked to non-stimulant prescription drugs for the condition. In a ...

ADHD Advisor examined data from the Drug Enforcement Administration and other sources to see why the Adderall shortage ...

A new study led by the University of Southampton has found that medications for ADHD have overall small effects on blood ...

The benefits of taking medications for ADHD outweigh the risks of effects on blood pressure and heart rate, according to a ...

The prevalence of prescription stimulant misuse and prescription stimulant use disorder (PSUD) is high among US adults aged 18 to 64 years.

Nonmedical use of stimulant medications can have detrimental effects on college students’ mental health, especially when ...

Stimulants are most commonly prescribed as a first-line treatment for ADHD. Examples of brand-name drugs include Vyvanse, Adderall, and Ritalin. However, negative side effects may be common.

Misusing prescription stimulants increases the risk of stimulant use disorder by over 14 times, especially in young adults.

A new study has found that ADHD medications could have cardiovascular side effects, such as increased blood pressure and ...