Now, researchers say the stimulants don’t work as previously believed. Instead of affecting regions of the brain that control ...
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What ADHD really is—and why so many adults don’t realize they have it
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates ...
“Despite the name ‘Attention Deficit,’ ADHD is a multifaceted disorder in which difficulty focusing attention is just one component,” Maggie Sweitzer, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences ...
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How Do These ADHD Medications Work in the Brain? The Mechanisms Are Different Than Once Thought, a Study Suggests
Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder seem to work on brain areas ...
Although scientists now know a lot more about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than they did in recent years, ...
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ADHD Drugs May Target Reward Centers, Not Attention Networks
More than 3 million children take medication to manage ADHD symptoms. Discover how new research suggests they may work a ...
Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcasted on March 25, 2025. Find that audio here. According to the latest data, more than 10% of American children have been ...
Having a deficit of attention is often associated with the diagnostic criterion of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD. Historically, this trait has been stereotyped and misunderstood ...
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