ADD-ADHD News & Updates
- People With ADHD May Face Shorter Life Expectancy
January 23, 2025 — The life expectancy of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be significantly shorter than that of people who don’t have the disorder, a new study suggests.
- New Findings Highlight Best Adult ADHD Treatments
December 18, 2024 — Do the same treatments that help children focus and manage hyperactivity and attention problems also work for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
- Busy Philipps Opens Up About Life With ADHD
September 19, 2024 — Actress and podcast host Busy Philipps opens up about life with ADHD -- a condition that she didn’t receive an official diagnosis for until adulthood.
- High Doses of Some ADHD Drugs Linked To Psychosis
September 12, 2024 — People taking some ADHD medications, such as Adderall, may face an increased risk of serious psychiatric issues like psychosis or mania, particularly when taking higher doses.
- CDC Warns of Increased ADHD Drug Shortages, Untreated Symptoms
June 14, 2024 — The process of finding stimulant medications that treat conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder just got even more difficult for tens of thousands of people who rely on the drugs.
- Taking ADHD Medication Linked to Reduced Risk of Early Death
March 13, 2024 — People who take medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may have lower odds of early death than people with ADHD who don’t take drugs to help manage symptoms such as distraction, restlessness, and disorganization.
- No End in Sight for National ADHD Drug Shortage
March 12, 2024 — Nearly 18 months after the FDA first acknowledged a national shortage of Adderall, there is now a widespread scarcity of multiple ADHD medications — with no end in sight.
- ADHD Meds Misused by as Many as 1 in 4 Teens: Study
April 19, 2023 — Middle and high school students are more likely to misuse stimulants if they attend a school where a lot of students have been prescribed the drugs, which are commonly used to treat ADHD, a new study shows.
- ADHD Drug Prescriptions Went Up During Pandemic: Study
March 31, 2023 — The number of prescriptions written for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications rose during the pandemic, with notable increases among young adults, a study from the CDC shows.
- Simulated Driving Program Helps Teens With ADHD Be Safer on the Road
December 29, 2022 — In a small study, a simulated driving program helped to reduce the crash risk for teens with ADHD.
