High Doses of ADHD Meds Could Trigger Psychosis

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• September 12, 2024
• Full Page

Prescriptions for amphetamine stimulants to treat ADHD have increased significantly in recent years, particularly during the pandemic.

Unfortunately, high doses of stimulants like Adderal...

Big Drop in U.S. Kids, Teens Misusing Prescription Meds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 24, 2024
• Full Page

Misuse of illicit prescription drugs is falling dramatically among U.S. high school students, a new study says.

The percentage of seniors who say they’ve misused prescri...

ADHD Drug Errors Among Kids Have Quadrupled in 20 Years

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• September 18, 2023
• Full Page

Over 3 million American children now take medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but new research shows medication errors have spiked nearly 300% in the past two decades for these kids.

The increase in ADHD medication errors parallels the increas...

Amid Shortages, Federal Agencies Ask Drugmakers to Boost Output of ADHD Meds

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• August 2, 2023
• Full Page

While demand for prescription stimulants is surging, a shortage of the drugs persists, so federal officials have stepped in and asked drug companies to ramp up production of the medications.

Officials from both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Drug Enfo...

Taking ADHD Meds Won't Raise a Kid's Odds for Drug Abuse Later: Study

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• July 6, 2023
• Full Page

Stimulant medications like Ritalin are commonly prescribed to help treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but there have been concerns the drugs may lay the groundwork for later substance abuse.

New research may now set those worries at ease.

For Folks Without the Condition, Taking ADHD Meds to Get 'Smarter' Could Backfire

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 14, 2023
• Full Page

So-called "smart drugs"meant to enhance brain performance are more likely to leave users ineffectually spinning in place, a new study has found.

These stimulants, typically used to treat ADHD, increased study participants' motivation in solving problems.

But the su...

Use of Ritalin, Other Stimulants Can Raise Heart Risks for Older Adults

• Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
• October 28, 2021
• Full Page

ADHD medications are increasingly being prescribed to older adults, and they may cause a short-term spike in the risk of heart attack, stroke and arrhythmias, a large new study suggests.

Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall, are commonly used to ...

Stimulants Like Ritalin May Be Gateway Drugs for College Students

• Cara Murez
• October 8, 2021
• Full Page

Use of stimulants among college students was once thought to be a problem among high achievers seeking energy and focus to study.

Not so, according to new research that links misuse of these so-called "study drugs" to binge drinking and marijuana use. The stereotype of s...